Paul F. McDonald

The Star Wars Heresies

Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III. Sprache: Englisch.

kartoniert , 226 Seiten

ISBN 0786471816

EAN 9780786471812

Veröffentlicht August 2013

Verlag/Hersteller McFarland

€ 32,50 inkl. MwSt.

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Beschreibung

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.

Portrait

Paul F. McDonald< has had articles and essays published by TheForce.net, The Forcecast, Space.com, SciFi Dimensions, and has his own popular blog, The Star Wars Heresies. He lives in Snellville, Georgia.