Mythical trickster figures: contours, contexts, and criticisms

A collection of essays about mythical trickster figures, ranging from the Coyote of America to African, Japanese, Greek and Christian figures, plus examples found in contemporary American fiction and drama. The work examines how cultural values are challenged and enforced by these comic creations.

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Outros Autores: Hynes, William J. (Editor) ; Doty, William G. 1939- (Editor)
Tipo de documento: Print Livro
Idioma:Inglês
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Publicado em: Tuscaloosa London The University of Alabama Press 1997
Em:Ano: 1997
Volumes / Artigos:Mostrar volumes / artigos.
Edição:1. paperback printing
(Cadeias de) Palavra- chave padrão:B Trickster
Outras palavras-chave:B Coletânea de artigos
B Animals, Mythical
B Tricksters
Acesso em linha: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
Parallel Edition:Recurso Electrónico
Descrição
Resumo:A collection of essays about mythical trickster figures, ranging from the Coyote of America to African, Japanese, Greek and Christian figures, plus examples found in contemporary American fiction and drama. The work examines how cultural values are challenged and enforced by these comic creations.
Descrição do item:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 233-258
ISBN:0817308571