Mary Poppins And Myth
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A work of literary criticism and mythological analysis, Mary Poppins and Myth presents a rigorous and illuminating examination of P.L. Travers's beloved Mary Poppins series through the lens of myth, symbol, and archetype. Staffan Bergsten argues that the enigmatic nanny is far more than a whimsical children's character, uncovering her deep roots in ancient mythological traditions and universal symbolic frameworks. With scholarly precision and genuine enthusiasm, the text illustrates how Travers wove together Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, and timeless cosmological themes into what many dismiss as simple nursery tales. Bergsten details the recurring motifs of cosmic order, the sacred feminine, and the axis mundi that permeate the stories, revealing a rich spiritual and mythological architecture beneath the surface. The result is a compelling academic study that permanently transforms how readers understand one of the twentieth century's most enduring and mysterious literary figures.
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A work of literary criticism and mythological analysis, Mary Poppins and Myth presents a rigorous and illuminating examination of P.L. Travers's beloved Mary Poppins series through the lens of myth, symbol, and archetype. Staffan Bergsten argues that the enigmatic nanny is far more than a whimsical children's character, uncovering her deep roots in ancient mythological traditions and universal symbolic frameworks. With scholarly precision and genuine enthusiasm, the text illustrates how Travers wove together Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, and timeless cosmological themes into what many dismiss as simple nursery tales. Bergsten details the recurring motifs of cosmic order, the sacred feminine, and the axis mundi that permeate the stories, revealing a rich spiritual and mythological architecture beneath the surface. The result is a compelling academic study that permanently transforms how readers understand one of the twentieth century's most enduring and mysterious literary figures.
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Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
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A work of literary criticism and mythological analysis, Mary Poppins and Myth presents a rigorous and illuminating examination of P.L. Travers's beloved Mary Poppins series through the lens of myth, symbol, and archetype. Staffan Bergsten argues that the enigmatic nanny is far more than a whimsical children's character, uncovering her deep roots in ancient mythological traditions and universal symbolic frameworks. With scholarly precision and genuine enthusiasm, the text illustrates how Travers wove together Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, and timeless cosmological themes into what many dismiss as simple nursery tales. Bergsten details the recurring motifs of cosmic order, the sacred feminine, and the axis mundi that permeate the stories, revealing a rich spiritual and mythological architecture beneath the surface. The result is a compelling academic study that permanently transforms how readers understand one of the twentieth century's most enduring and mysterious literary figures.
