Offers a comprehensive overview of the way that the concept of 'myth' has developed. This title illustrates the relation between myth, culture and literature with discussions of poetry, fiction, film and popular song. It explores uses made of the term 'myth' within the fields of literary criticism, ...

Offers a comprehensive overview of the way that the concept of 'myth' has developed. This title illustrates the relation between myth, culture and literature with discussions of poetry, fiction, film and popular song. It explores uses made of the term 'myth' within the fields of literary criticism, anthropology, cultural studies and feminism.