The Star Wars Heresies

Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III

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Paul F. McDonald

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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 whole saga as well as the human drama as a whole.

Author Biography:

A lifelong Star Wars fan, Paul F. McDonald has been writing scholarly treatises of the saga for over a decade. He has had articles and essays published by TheForce.net, The Forcecast, Space.com, SciFi Dimensions, SciFi Dimensions, and has his own popular blog, The Star Wars Heresies. He lives in Snellville, Georgia.

Release date Australia

September 30th, 2013

Author

Paul F. McDonald

Brand

Star Wars

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

notes, bibliography, index

Pages

224

Dimensions

152x229x15

ISBN-13

9780786471812

Product ID

21358956

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