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Star Wars Heresies - by Paul F McDonald (Paperback)

Star Wars Heresies - by  Paul F McDonald (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<BR> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"extremely interesting, informative, and satisfying...you are going to love this book. I could not recommend it more to you"--<em>Bookgasm</em></p><p>"an interesting trip into modern myth-making, both entertaining and intriguing"--<em>ProtoView</em>.</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Paul F. McDonald</b> has had articles and essays published by <i>TheForce.net, The Forcecast, Space.com, SciFi Dimensions</i>, and has his own popular blog, <i>The Star Wars Heresies</i>. He lives in Snellville, Georgia.

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