Andrew Lang

The Secret of the Totem (eBook, ePUB)

Uncovering the Mysteries of Symbolism and Identity Through Totemism

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Secret of the Totem' by Andrew Lang, the author delves into the symbolism and significance of totemism within different cultures around the world. Lang approaches the subject with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the cultural and anthropological contexts in which totems are found. Through a blend of historical analysis and ethnographic research, Lang explores the ways in which totems function as both symbolic representations and social markers within various societies. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible style, making it suitable for both academic researchers and general readers interested in cultural studies and ethnography. Lang's exploration of totemism sheds light on the universal themes and meanings that underlie this fascinating cultural practice. The Secret of the Totem is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of symbolism, culture, and identity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664607508
• Artikelnr.: 58501348

Autorenporträt

Andrew Lang (1844 - 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him. Lang is now chiefly known for his publications on folklore, mythology and religion. The interest in folklore was from early life; he read John Ferguson McLennan before coming to Oxford, and then was influenced by E. B. Tylor. The earliest of his publications is Custom and Myth (1884). In Myth, Ritual and Religion (1887) he explained the "irrational" elements of mythology as survivals from more primitive forms. Lang's Making of Religion was heavily influenced by the 18th century idea of the "noble savage": in it, he maintained the existence of high spiritual ideas among so-called "savage" races, drawing parallels with the contemporary interest in occult phenomena in England. His Blue Fairy Book (1889) was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as Andrew Lang's Fairy Books. In the preface of the Lilac Fairy Book he credits his wife with translating and transcribing most of the stories in the collections. Lang examined the origins of totemism in Social Origins (1903).