A Short History of Myth
Friday, November 11, 2005
Margaret Atwood and Karen Armstrong examine the lasting power and cultural importance of myths. Karen Armstrong’s latest book is A Short of History of Myth. Margaret Atwood’s new book, The Penelopiad, retells the story of the Odyssey from the point of view of Penelope and the twelve hanged maids.
» Read an excerpt of A Short of History of Myth in the Reading Room
Music: Stargate soundtrack (Milan) by David Arnold (# 3 and 2)
» Read an excerpt of A Short of History of Myth in the Reading Room
Music: Stargate soundtrack (Milan) by David Arnold (# 3 and 2)
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