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The Star Wars Heresies
Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III
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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.
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About the Author:
Paul F. McDonald has had articles and essays published by TheForce.net, The Forcecast, Space.com, SciFi Dimensions, and has his own popular blog, The Star Wars Heresies. He lives in Snellville, Georgia.
Press Reviews:
• "Extremely interesting, informative, and satisfying…you are going to love this book. I could not recommend it more to you"—Bookgasm
• "An interesting trip into modern myth-making, both entertaining and intriguing"—ProtoView
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