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Mythomania : tales of our times, from Apple to Isis
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Mythomania : tales of our times, from Apple to Isis

by 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.

Accession 24717 ISBN 9780500293546 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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