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The Childhood Of Fiction: A Study Of Folk Tales And Primitive Thought

The Childhood Of Fiction: A Study Of Folk Tales And Primitive Thought

MacCulloch, John Arnott

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Literary CriticismAnthropologyFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162976055
ISBN13: 9781162976051
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.55
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Childhood of Fiction is a scholarly book written by John Arnott MacCulloch. It is a study of folk tales and primitive thought, exploring the origins and development of fiction in human societies. The book examines the ways in which folk tales, myths, and legends have been used to communicate ideas, values, and beliefs throughout history. MacCulloch draws on a range of sources, including anthropology, psychology, and literary theory, to explore the deep-seated human need for storytelling and the ways in which these stories have evolved over time. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the role of myths and legends in ancient societies to the ways in which modern fiction reflects our contemporary concerns and values. It is a fascinating exploration of the human imagination and the ways in which we use stories to make sense of the world around us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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