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The Star Wars Heresies: Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III

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The Star Wars Heresies: Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III

The Star Wars Heresies: Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III by Paul F. McDonald
English | September 3, 2013 | ISBN: 0786471816 | EPUB | 224 pages | 0.4 MB

Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas' space opera–particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals. In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home.

A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga–as well as the human drama–as a whole.