Karen Armstrong

A Short History Of Myth (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"With characteristic incisiveness, Armstrong explores the development of myth from prehistory to the present day." Daily Mail

The history of myth is the history of humanity; our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other. Myths help us make sense of the universe. Armstrong takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the myths of the hunters right up to the 'Great Western Transformation' of the last 500 years and the discrediting of myth by science.
Armstrong's typically insightful and eloquent book serves as a brilliant and thought-provoking introduction to myth in the broadest sense - and why we dismiss it only at our peril.

"Canongate launches its series with small beautiful books by three wise women. Karen Armstrong provides a critical rationale for the project." Observer

"With her succinct, thoughtfully elucidated A Short History of Myth, religious historian Karen Armstrong supplies the brilliant anchor work for Canongate's vast new series." Elle

"Witty, informative and contemplative." New York Times

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781847673886
• Artikelnr.: 38357872

Autorenporträt

Karen Armstrong is one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs, and has been described by the Financial Times as 'one of our best living writers on religion'. She spent seven years as a Roman Catholic nun in the 1960s, before leaving for a career as a writer and broadcaster. Armstrong is the best-selling author of over 20 books and a passionate campaigner for religious liberty, and has addressed members of the United States Congress and the Senate and has participated in the World Economic Forum.