{"product_id":"millennial-mythmaking-essays-on-the-power-of-science-fiction-and-fantasy-literature-films-and-games-9780786445622","title":"Millennial Mythmaking: Essays on the Power of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, Films and Games","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): John Perlich | David Whitt\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Contemporary myths, particularly science fiction and fantasy texts, can provide commentary on who we are as a culture, what we have created, and where we are going. These nine essays from a variety of disciplines expand upon the writings of Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey. Modern examples of myths from various sources such as \u003ci\u003ePlanet of the Apes, Wicked, Pan's Labyrinth, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e; the Harry Potter series; and \u003ci\u003eSecond Life\u003c\/i\u003e are analyzed as creative mythology and a representation of contemporary culture and emerging technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47576114987159,"sku":"9780786445622","price":2826.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786445622.webp?v=1774899915","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/millennial-mythmaking-essays-on-the-power-of-science-fiction-and-fantasy-literature-films-and-games-9780786445622","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}