Hope a Myth Reawakened - Softcover

Lillian Moats

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966957652 ISBN 13: 9780966957655

Publisher: Three Arts Press, 2015

Synopsis

Springing from ancient Greek mythology, Hope, a Myth Reawakened invites the reader on a journey that is both epic in scope and deeply intimate in the questions it prompts us to ask ourselves about the nature of hope in a fragile world.

Both a love story and a modern philosophical investigation, even the essential question of who is narrating the story draws the reader in. We take this journey on the wings of allegorical figures Hope and Despair, as we see through their eyes millennia of human love and loss, and confront today's pressing and personal questions.

As with her four previous books, Lillian Moats asks of her reader a quiet attentiveness, and amply pays back that gift. The rhythms of her writing propel us through this timeless allegory, in which we meet characters wholly familiar to us, yet encounter them in ourselves as if for the first time. Full of suspense and insight, this book will speak to readers who think about a world in crisis, about the meaning of life and death, and who seek authentic hope in an age of denial.

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From the Inside Flap

"At this moment in history we find ourselves well beyond the consolation offered by the proverbial Chinese sentiment that we might live in 'interesting times.'  Ours is rather a time of terror, a time when natural systems and social systems are collapsing before our very eyes, a time when optimism has become a symptom of delusion.  Hope is elusive, even in the best of times, but among the informed of our age it is nearly unimaginable.  Yet we know deep down that there is no hope without Hope."Lillian Moats aspires to reawaken in us a sense of hope in an age dominated by confusion, trepidation and despair.  Her allegory seduces readers into serious reflections on the nature and sources of hope.  The language herein is inviting, the insights are abundant, and the suspense is captivating.  Perhaps you will detect, as I did, hints of Dante and Plato as the author engages Hope and Despair in constructive dialogue.  This book is inspiring, and you are to be envied if you can find something better to do than to read it." --Loyal Rue, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Luther College "Lillian Moats draws upon mythology, philosophy, literary and aesthetic traditions, and life experience to construct a unique poetic book that expands readers' understanding of the intricate, contradictory, and surprisingly complementary relationship between hope and despair.  By personifying these qualities, Moats challenges readers to envision genuine hope that transcends its imposters.  Her portrayal is an original blend of philosophy, fantasy, and artistry that urges humans to look clearly at the evidence for despair and re-create possibilities for a better world.  I hope in her HOPE." --William H. Schubert, Retired Professor and University Scholar, University of Illinois at Chicago "Drawing on impressive knowledge, Hope: A Myth Reawakened weaves a compelling tale about the ingredients essential to there being hope for humanity's future, despite the myriad daunting problems facing the contemporary world . . . .Certainly Moats knows what matters, and by the end of her insightful narrative, many readers, their consciousness and concern awakened, will too." --Kathleen E. McCrone, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Windsor

About the Author

Lillian Moats is a writer, artist and filmmaker living near Chicago. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin. Hope, a Myth Reawakened is Moats' 5th book . She was privileged to have the late historian and world reknown peace and justice activist Howard Zinn write the foreword for her previous book The Letter from Death. Moats' first book The Gate of Dreams was selected for the South Carolina Junior Book Award List. Film awards (with JP Somersaulter) include: Special Jury Award, Chicago International Children's Film Festival, for their body of work; more than forty other national and international film festival showings, including 6 Cine Gold Eagle awards, and 5 awards from the Chicago International Film Festival, all for art films.

About this edition

• Publisher: Three Arts Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0966957652
• ISBN 13: 9780966957655
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96