The Star Wars Heresies: Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III

by Paul F. McDonald

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476603452
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	09/27/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	489 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Paul F. McDonald has had articles and essays published by TheForce.net, The Forcecast, Space.com, SciFi Dimensions, and has his own popular blog, The Star Wars Heresies. He lives in Snellville, Georgia.
Paul F. McDonald has had articles and essays published by TheForce.net, The Forcecast, Space.com, SciFi Dimensions, and has his own popular blog, The Star Wars Heresies. He lives in Snellville, Georgia.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface: The Heresy
Introduction: The Living Force
Part One : The Phantom Menace
1. The Symbiosis
2. The Master
3. The Queen
4. The Slave
5. The Padawan
6. The Council
7. The Politician
8. The Mother
9. The Fool
Part Two : Attack of the Clones
10. The Love
11. The Teacher
12. The Learner
13. The Senator
14. The Hunter
15. The Count
16. The Separatists
17. The Chancellor
18. The Sages
Part Three : Revenge of the Sith
19. The Fall
20. The Hero
21. The Negotiator
22. The Goddess
23. The Elders
24. The Clones
25. The General
26. The Emperor
27. The Villain
Afterword: The Maker
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

extremely interesting, informative, and satisfying...you are going to love this book. I could not recommend it more to you”—Bookgasm; “an interesting trip into modern myth-making, both entertaining and intriguing”—ProtoView.

From the Publisher

"an interesting trip into modern myth-making, both entertaining and intriguing"

ProtoView

extremely interesting, informative, and satisfying...you are going to love this book. I could not recommend it more to you

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