Bruce Peabody: 3 books
Where Have All the Heroes Gone?
The Changing Nature of American Valor
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2017
From the men and women associated with the American Revolution and Civil War to the seminal figures in the struggles for civil and women's rights, Americans have been fascinated with icons of great achievement, or at least reputation. But who spins today's narratives about American heroism, and to...
Short Stories and Political Philosophy
Power, Prose, and Persuasion
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2018
Short Stories and Political Philosophy: Power, Prose, and Persuasion explores the relationship between fictional short stories and the classic works of political philosophy. This edited volume addresses the innovative ways that short stories grapple with the same complex political and moral questions,...
Flattering the Demos
Fiction and Democratic Education
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2018
This volume brings together reflections on the relationship between politics and storytelling, especially within the democratic context. Examples are drawn from the ancient and modern worlds, from classical Greek tragedy and Shakespeare to television, science fiction, and comic books, in order to...