A Short History Of Myth

Zusatztext One of the handful of wise and supremely intelligent commentators on religion Informationen zum Autor Karen Armstrong is one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs, and has been described by the Financial Times as 'one of our best living writers on religion'. She spent seven years as a Roman Catholic nun in the 1960s, before leaving for a career as a writer and broadcaster. Armstrong is the best-selling author of over 20 books and a passionate campaigner for religious liberty, and has addressed members of the United States Congress and the Senate and has participated in the World Economic Forum. Klappentext The ancient roots of mythology and its contemporary legacy and centrality to the modern frame of reference are explored in this profound look at the human need for a story. Zusammenfassung A 'visionary . . . crisp and lucid exploration of myth-making' (DAVID MITCHELL) from the bestselling author of A History of God

Product details

• Authors: Karen Armstrong
• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9781782118909
• ISBN: 978-1-78211-890-9
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 11 mm
• Series: The Canons; The canons
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social