A Short History Of Myth by Karen Armstrong
Takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the myths of the hunters right up to the 'Great Western Transformation' over years and the discrediting of myth by science. This book aims to serve as a thought-provoking introduction to myth in the broadest sense - and why we dismiss it only at our peril.
"The most ambitious simultaneous worldwide publication ever undertaken" The Times"
KAREN ARMSTRONG'S first book, the best-selling Through the Narrow Gate (1981), described her seven years as a nun in a Roman Catholic order. She has published numerous books, including A History of God, which has been translated into thirty languages, A History of Jerusalem and In the Beginning: A New Reading of Genesis. Her more recent works include Islam: A Short History and Buddha, which was an international bestseller. Since 1982 she has been a freelance writer and broadcaster. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841956442 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841956449 |
| Title | A Short History Of Myth |
| Author | Karen Armstrong |
| Series | Myths |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2005-10-21 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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