Myths of the Underworld in Contemporary Culture: The Backward Gaze by Judith Fletcher
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Overview: Includes a detailed introduction to ancient myths of underworld descents, allowing readers to see connections between ancient and modern versions of the catabasis myth
Analyses a broad range of contemporary stories of descent in thematically structured chapters devoted to postmodern culture, feminist critiques, and postcolonial appropriations
Draws out recurrent themes and critiques through extensive cross-referencing between chapters
Supplements discussions of visual media with illustrations from the relevant artistic sources
Genre: Non-Fiction > Educational
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