The Star Wars Heresies Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III |
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Author:
| McDonald, Paul F. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7181-2 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $19.99USD $2.00 |
Book Description:
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Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas' space opera, in particular the three prequel films. The trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work worthy of scholarly study. A variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West.
Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas' space opera, in particular the three prequel films. The trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work worthy of scholarly study. A variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West.