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This book presents a collection of essays discussing a history of the five myths of Dionysus, Narcissus, Prometheus, Marcolf, and Labyrinth in twentieth-century literature. The author traces their transformations against the wider backdrop of Polish and European literature. The book is an excellent, thought-provoking lesson in understanding the signs of contemporary culture and a fascinating journey through its complex trails.



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History of literature – History of culture – Myths – Semiotics – Literary criticism – Dionysus – Narcissus – Marcolf – Prometheus – Labyrinth

Myths in Disguise

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    A Hardback by Jan Burzynski, Grzegorz Czemiel, Michał Głowiński

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      Publisher: Peter Lang AG
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 16/04/2018
      ISBN13: 9783631674307, 978-3631674307
      ISBN10: 3631674309

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book presents a collection of essays discussing a history of the five myths of Dionysus, Narcissus, Prometheus, Marcolf, and Labyrinth in twentieth-century literature. The author traces their transformations against the wider backdrop of Polish and European literature. The book is an excellent, thought-provoking lesson in understanding the signs of contemporary culture and a fascinating journey through its complex trails.



      Table of Contents

      History of literature – History of culture – Myths – Semiotics – Literary criticism – Dionysus – Narcissus – Marcolf – Prometheus – Labyrinth

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