The Hero
Author | : FitzRoy Richard Somerset Raglan |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0486427080 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780486427089 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Hero by : FitzRoy Richard Somerset Raglan
Download or read book The Hero written by FitzRoy Richard Somerset Raglan and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heroic figures, invested with a common pattern that satisfies the human desire for idealization, are the focus of this intriguing study of legendary characters — from Oedipus and King Arthur to heroes of the Trojan War and Robin Hood. A fascinating study that will appeal to students of folklore, mythology, and history.