It takes the average reader 3 hours and 25 minutes to read Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature by William Indick
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Archetypal symbols in ancient myths as well as the folktales, nursery stories, and fairytales of the Middle Ages are the blueprints of modern fantasy literature. This book explores the modern dreamscape of present-day fantasy, using the ancient myths and traditional fairytales as guides and shining the light of psychological insight onto every symbolic figure and theme encountered. Chapters are dedicated to all of the significant archetypes: heroes and princesses, fairy godmothers and evil witches, wizards and dark lords, magic, and magical beasts are all explored. The analyses and interpretations are informed by classic psychoanalytic studies; the works of fantasy literature examined in this book include the most popular and influential in the genre.
Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature by William Indick is 203 pages long, and a total of 51,359 words.
This makes it 69% the length of the average book. It also has 63% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature aloud.
Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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