Mythical trickster figures: contours, contexts, and criticisms
A collection of essays about mythical trickster figures, ranging from the Coyote of America to African, Japanese, Greek and Christian figures, plus examples found in contemporary American fiction and drama. The work examines how cultural values are challenged and enforced by these comic creations.
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
Tuscaloosa London
The University of Alabama Press
1997
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| In: | Year: 1997 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Edition: | 1. paperback printing |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Trickster
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Animals, Mythical B Tricksters |
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| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | A collection of essays about mythical trickster figures, ranging from the Coyote of America to African, Japanese, Greek and Christian figures, plus examples found in contemporary American fiction and drama. The work examines how cultural values are challenged and enforced by these comic creations. |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 233-258 |
| Physical Description: | x, 265 Seiten, Illustrationen, 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 0817308571 |