Heroic ideal, the: western archetypes from the greeks to the present
Auteur :
Kendrick, M. Gregory
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786437863
Date de publication :
8 juin 2010
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 x 1,2 cm
Poids :
408 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Explores the Western idea of the hero, from its initial use in ancient Greece through to its present-day usage. The concept of the hero as presented in the ancient, medieval, and modern worlds is examined, and special attention is paid to particular heroic types, such as warriors, martyrs, athletes, knights, saints, scientists, rebels, secret servicemen, and even anti-heroes.