The Western Dreaming: The Western World is Dying for Want of a Story

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Exploration of nine key stories or archetypes the author believes to be at the source of western culture. These include the hero, soul-mate love, the mother, vocation, fate, the genesis of evil, and the nature of charged being. Draws on both their classical versions and modern rebirths. Argues that the spirit of the western world cannot survive without these archetypal stories, which are central to our search for meaning. Includes list of works, notes,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0732266718

ISBN13:9780732266714

Release Date:December 2001

Publisher:Harper Collins Publishers Australia Pty Ltd

Length:296 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"

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