| Description |
1 online resource (295 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series |
Internationale Forschungen zur allgemeinen und vergleichenden Literaturwissenschaft ; 107
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Internationale Forschungen zur allgemeinen und vergleichenden Literaturwissenschaft ; 107.
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"This volume is based on a colloquium entitled 'Miti d'Europa/Myths of Europe' held in Pisa in Sept. 2002"--Page [7]. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments; Introduction: Myths of Europe, and Myths of Europe; Europa/Europe: Myths and Muddles; Electras and Hamlet; Myths of Europe: Ted Hughes's Tales from Ovid; Myths of Masculinity: Adonis and Heracles; St Nicholas, Icon of Mercantile Virtues: Transition and Continuity of a European Myth; Re-writing a Myth: Dryden's Amphitryon and its Sources; 'A Foundling at the Crossroads': Fielding, Tradition(s) and a 'Dantesque' Reading of Tom Jones; Viewing the Moon: Between Myth and Astronomy in the Age of the Enlightenment. |
| Summary |
Myths of Europe focuses on the identity of Europe, seeking to re-assess its cultural, literary and political traditions in the context of the 21st century. Over 20 authors - historians, political scientists, literary scholars, art and cultural historians - from five countries here enter into a debate. How far are the myths by which Europe has defined itself for centuries relevant to its role in global politics after 9/11? Can 'Old Europe' maintain its traditional identity now that the European Union includes countries previously supposed to be on its periphery? How has Europe handled relations. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Europe -- In literature -- Congresses.
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European literature -- History and criticism -- Congresses.
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Europe -- Mythology -- Congresses.
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Europe -- Civilization -- Congresses.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Added Author |
Littlejohns, Richard, 1943-
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Soncini, Sara.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Myths of Europe. Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi, 2007 9789042021471 9042021470 (OCoLC)91797096 |
| ISBN |
9781429481281 (electronic bk.) |
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1429481285 (electronic bk.) |
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9789401203944 |
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9401203946 |
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9042021470 |
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9789042021471 |
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9789042021471 (pbk.) |
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9042021470 (pbk.) |
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