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Myth and Reality

Mircea Eliade
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Myth and Reality

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

Book Brief

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Mircea Eliade

Myth and Reality

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Myth and Reality, Mircea Eliade examines the fundamental role of myths in human societies, highlighting their influence on shaping individual and collective experiences. He explores how myths provide meaning, continuity, and structure, affecting cosmology, culture, and personal identity, while revealing the interplay between mythic and historical realities.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,161 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mircea Eliade's Myth and Reality is praised for its insightful exploration of myth's role in human culture, providing a deep understanding of how myths shape perception. Critics commend its scholarly approach and accessibility. However, some find the writing dense and challenging for casual readers. The book is a vital read for those interested in the intersection of myth and cultural studies.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Myth and Reality?

A reader captivated by the intersection of religion, mythology, and cultural studies will appreciate Mircea Eliade's Myth and Reality. Similar enthusiasts of Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces and Carl Jung's works on archetypes and the collective unconscious will find Eliade's exploration intriguing.

4.2

1,161 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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