Book
Heroes : the champions of our literary imagination / Bruce Meyer.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780002000918 (hc)
- Physical Description: 273 p. : ill.
- Publisher: Toronto : HarperCollins, c2007.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Heroes in literature Literature > History and criticism |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 809.93352 Meyer | 31681001813674 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- HARPERCOLL
What makes the heroes of literatureGilgamesh, Jesus, Beowulf, Hamlet, even Supermanso intriguing and enduring? Do they grasp and fire our imaginations because theyâre larger than life or because theyâre more human than we might imagine?
Bestselling author and broadcaster Bruce Meyer unmasks the greatest heroes of literature, showing what makes them heroic as well as what makes them human. Ultimately, he demonstrates, heroes reflect the best of humanity. What Meyerâs bestselling book
The Golden Thread did for the touchstone works of Western literature, Heroes does for our rich canon of flawed yet powerful characters. Whether tragic and epic, divine or infernal, Meyer ushers us into the company of extraordinary figures and guides us through some of the greatest stories ever told.
