Freaks: Myths And Images Of The Secret Self

Freaks: Myths And Images Of The Secret Self

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This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Leslie Fiedler
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books., 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This seminal work of cultural criticism, Freaks: Myths And Images Of The Secret Self, uncovers the enduring fascination with the grotesque and the marginalized throughout history. Leslie Fiedler presents a compelling analysis of how society constructs and perceives freaks, from ancient mythology to modern popular culture. The text argues that these figures serve as potent reflections of humanity's hidden desires and anxieties, illustrating the complex interplay between the individual and collective consciousness. With a scholarly yet provocative tone, it details the evolution of these archetypes and their profound impact on our understanding of identity.

Vendor: Secondhand Stock
SKU: 2025200061782-SECONDHAND
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Description

Author: Leslie Fiedler
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books., 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This seminal work of cultural criticism, Freaks: Myths And Images Of The Secret Self, uncovers the enduring fascination with the grotesque and the marginalized throughout history. Leslie Fiedler presents a compelling analysis of how society constructs and perceives freaks, from ancient mythology to modern popular culture. The text argues that these figures serve as potent reflections of humanity's hidden desires and anxieties, illustrating the complex interplay between the individual and collective consciousness. With a scholarly yet provocative tone, it details the evolution of these archetypes and their profound impact on our understanding of identity.