Myths in Disguise

by Michał Głowiński, Grzegorz Czemiel (Translator), Jan Burzynski (Editor)

This book presents a collection of essays discussing a history of the five myths of Dionysus, Narcissus, Prometheus, Marcolf, and Labyrinth in twentieth-century literature. The author traces their transformations against the wider backdrop of Polish and European literature. The book is an excellent, thought-provoking lesson in understanding the signs of contemporary culture and a fascinating journey through its complex trails.

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

One of kids saved by Irena Sendlerowa from ghetto in Warsaw during the Second World War.

Profesor of literature, well known from his articles about newspeak. His studies are mainly focused on contemporary literature.

In 2010 he published his autobiography in which he revealed his homosexual orientation.

Reviews

[annastycznie]

Kocham labirynty

[Wojtek Konieczny · Rating 5 out of 5]

9/10

[natalka]

nie wiem czego szukam a zapamiętam ogolniki

[carol. · Rating 4 out of 5]

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