Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature: A Psychological Study

by William Indick

Archetypal symbols in ancient myths as well as the folktales, nursery stories, and fairytales of the Middle Ages are the blueprints of modern fantasy literature. This book explores the modern dreamscape of present-day fantasy, using the ancient myths and traditional fairytales as guides and shining the light of psychological insight onto every symbolic figure and theme encountered.

Chapters are dedicated to all of the significant archetypes:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786460393
• ISBN13: 9780786460397
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 203 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher