The Star Wars Heresies
Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
| Author: | Paul F. McDonald | ISBN: | 9781476603452 |
| Publisher: | McFarland | Publication: | September 3, 2013 |
| Imprint: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Paul F. McDonald |
| ISBN: | 9781476603452 |
| Publisher: | McFarland |
| Publication: | September 3, 2013 |
| Imprint: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Language: | English |
Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas' space opera--particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals. In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga--as well as the human drama--as a whole.
Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas' space opera--particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals. In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga--as well as the human drama--as a whole.
