Mythical Trickster Figures: Contours, Contexts, and Criticisms
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Author(s)Hynes, William J.
PublisherUniversity Alabama Press
ISBN / ASIN0817308571
ISBN-139780817308575
AvailabilityIn stock. Usually ships within 4 to 5 days.
Sales Rank1,303,271
CategoryLiterary Criticism
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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A collection of essays about mythical trickster figures, ranging from the Coyote of America to African, Japanese, Greek and Christian figures, plus examples found in contemporary American fiction and drama. The work examines how cultural values are challenged and enforced by these comic creations.
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