The Myth Of The American Superhero by John Shelton Lawrence, Robert Jewett

The Myth Of The American Superhero


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The Myth Of The American Superhero John Shelton Lawrence, Robert Jewett
Publisher: Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company


From the Superman of comic books to Hollywood's big-screen action stars, Americans have long enjoyed a love affair with the superhero. In this engaging volume John Shelton Lawrence and Robert Jewett explore the historical and spiritual roots of the superhero myth and its deleterious effect on Americas democratic vision. Arguing that the superhero is the antidemocratic counterpart of the classical monomyth described by Joseph Campbell, the authors show that the American version of the monomyth derives from tales of redemption. In settings where institutions and elected leaders always fail, the American monomyth offers heroes who combine elements of the selfless servant with the ...

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