Edward Clodd

Myths and Dreams (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

British polymath Edward Clodd was a banker who also established himself as a prominent thinker in the fields of anthropology and folklore. In Myths and Dreams, Clodd takes a look at the mythological beliefs of many cultures and societies, ranging from prehistoric times to the nineteenth century, providing keen insight into the ways that natural and environmental factors, rather than supernatural ones, came to shape these belief systems.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776536122
• Artikelnr.: 41005239

Autorenporträt

Edward Clodd (1840-1930), the son of an English sea captain, was a banker, anthropologist, and writer. An early supporter of Darwin, his circle boasted such members as Thomas Huxley, Herbert Spencer, Thomas Hardy, Samuel Butler, and H. G. Wells. His works include stories meant to popularize the theory of evolution such as The Childhood of the World and The Story of Creation, as well as other books: Jesus of Nazareth and Nature Studies.