The Star Wars Heresies
Author | : Paul F. McDonald |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2013-09-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786471812 |
ISBN-13 | : 0786471816 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.