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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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Hynes, William J. (Editor) ; Doty, William G. 1939- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Tuscaloosa London The University of Alabama Press 1997
In:Year: 1997
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Edition:1. paperback printing
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Trickster
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Animals, Mythical
B Tricksters
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
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.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 233-258
ISBN:0817308571