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Mythocracy : how stories shape our worlds /

"Shows that the left has underestimated the power of myth, abandoning it to reactionary political movements"--

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Citton, Yves (Author)
Other Authors: Broder, David (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Verso, 2025.
Edition:English-language edition.
Subjects:
Mythology in literature.
Myth > Sociological aspects > Philosophy.
Myth > Political aspects.
Socialism in literature.
Socialism > Mythology.
Storytelling > Political aspects.
Mythologie dans la littérature.
Mythe > Aspect sociologique > Philosophie.
Mythe > Aspect politique.
Art de conter > Aspect politique.
Description
Summary:"Shows that the left has underestimated the power of myth, abandoning it to reactionary political movements"--
Item Description:Originally published: Mythocratie : storytelling et imaginaire de gauche. Paris : Editions Amsterdam, 2010.
Physical Description:229 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781839766985
1839766980