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Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas'' space opera--particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals.

In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga--as well as the human drama--as a whole.

The Star Wars Heresies Interpreting the Themes

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 9/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786471812, 978-0786471812
      ISBN10: 0786471816

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas'' space opera--particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals.

      In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga--as well as the human drama--as a whole.

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