The Myth of the American Superhero
| Author | : John Shelton Lawrence |
| Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 429 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780802825735 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0802825737 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (737 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Myth of the American Superhero by : John Shelton Lawrence
Download or read book The Myth of the American Superhero written by John Shelton Lawrence and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the nation seems to yearn for redemption from the evils that threaten its tranquility, the authors maintain that Joseph Campbell's monomythic hero is alive and well, but significantly displaced, in American popular culture.
