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Mythomania : tales of our times, from Apple to Isis / Peter Conrad

This collection of twenty-seven essays examines the persistence of ancient myths in contemporary life, from technology and celebrity culture to politics. The text analyses how classical archetypes and hidden structures continue to shape modern society.

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