Work on Myth

by Hans Blumenberg

Book Overview

In this rich examination of how we inherit and transform myths, Hans Blumenberg continues his study of the philosophical roots of the modern world. Work on Myth is in five parts. The first two analyze the characteristics of myth and the stages in the West's work on myth, including long discussions of such authors as Freud, Joyce, Cassirer, and Val (c)ry. The latter three parts present a comprehensive account of the history of the Prometheus myth,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262521334
• ISBN13: 9780262521338
• Release Date: March 1988
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 725 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher