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Stephen Greenblatt
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Number of Pages
432
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction cultural history and literary analysis. It explores a primal myth about humanityโs origins and its purpose is to illuminate how such stories shape belief, art, morality, and science. The intended reader is adults and curious readers with an interest in myth, history, and big ideas. The emotional tone is thoughtful, provocative, and accessible.
The content unfolds as an interdisciplinary voyage, moving from ancient Babylonia to the forests of East Africa while weaving together evolutionary biology, fossil history, theology, and literary criticism. It invites readers to see how different cultures interpret origins, morality, and human longing, and it asks whether the Fall should be read as a literal account or a symbolic allegory. The reading experience blends scholarly rigor with engaging storytelling, making complex ideas approachable without sacrificing nuance.
For those seeking a deeper understanding of how myths shape human thought, the book covers a wide range of conceptsโfrom origins and belief to morality, marriage, gender, and the shifting line between science and faith. Learning feels accessible through clear explanations, thoughtful comparisons, and connections drawn across disciplines. Readers are guided through a lineage of ideas that echo across literature, philosophy, and science, without requiring prior expertiseโjust curiosity and an interest in cross-cultural perspectives.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of how a single story has shaped culture, science, and personal belief. The work broadens curiosity about human origins, invites critical reflection on how stories influence our world, and leaves a lasting impression of shared human questions and possibilities.
Product Details
Author
Stephen Greenblatt
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
432
Language
English
SKU
9780099587224
ISBN
9780099587224
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x2.7x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 999
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