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In Trickster Makes This World, Lewis Hyde brings to life the playful and disruptive side of human imagination as it is embodied in trickster mythology. He first visits the old storiesHermes in Greece, Eshu in West Africa, Krishna in India, Coyote in North America, among othersand then holds them up against the lives and work of more recent creators: Picasso, Duchamp, Ginsberg, John Cage, and Frederick Douglass. Twelve years after its first publication, Trickster Makes This Worldauthoritative in its scholarship, looselimbed in its stylehas taken its place among the great works of modern cultural criticism.This new edition includes an introduction by Michael Chabon.
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- Q: What is 'Trickster Makes This World: Mischief, Myth, and Art' about? A: This book explores the playful and disruptive aspects of human imagination through trickster mythology, examining figures like Hermes, Eshu, and Coyote, and connecting these myths to modern creators such as Picasso and Ginsberg.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Trickster Makes This World' is Lewis Hyde, a noted cultural critic and essayist.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'Trickster Makes This World' was published on August 17, 2010.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 432 pages.
- Q: Is there an introduction in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes an introduction by Michael Chabon.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Folklore & Mythology.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What is the edition type of this book? A: This is an illustrated edition of 'Trickster Makes This World'.
- Q: What themes does the book address? A: The book addresses themes of creativity, mythology, and the role of the trickster in culture, drawing connections between ancient stories and contemporary art.