Roy G Willis (80 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Good. The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions, combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered, from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions, combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered, from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.…

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in plastic-protected dust jacket, clean tight and unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. A collection of stories, sayings, greetings and orations told or recited by the Fipa people of south-west Tanzania, ranging from dramatic moral tales to droll anecdotes. 150 pages. ; 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 " Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket.

Hardcover with dust jacket. Slight musty odor. Browning on all edges of text with foxing on upper edge of text. Dust worn on facing with slight staining on back facing and slight tear on back upper edge. Else good 150 pp.

the Oxford Library of African Literature, 150 pages, bibliography : a scholarly study of the spoken art of the FIPA people of S.W. Tanzania, including greetings, stories, proverbs; vg almost vg dw isbn 0198151462 east africa tanzania tanganyika fipa tribe fipa oral literature tanzanian tribes Tanzania spoken language proverbs linguistics.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; African systems of thought. Physical description; xxv, 322 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Fipa (African people) History. Ufipa District (Tanzania) History. Oral tradition Tanzania. Social change Tanzania Ufipa District. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; African systems of thought. Physical description; xxv, 322 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Fipa (African people) History. Ufipa District (Tanzania) History. Oral tradition Tanzania. Social change Tanzania Ufipa District. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 142pp hardback, blue boards gilt in wrapper, very good in a good wrapper (Approaches to anthropology).

Trade Paperbac. Condition: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDSocial Science: Very Good Trade Paperback, clean pages, minor creasing, tips bumped, prompt shipping with tracking.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Lovely copy. Clean and bright. Inscribed "Maryann, love from Roy, August '79" Little tear at top of DJ spine. All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects a 33% discount. You may be interested in The Literaticus Book Service. We specialise in tracking down those harder to find editions, among other bookish services such as gift fulfilment. Get in touch to send us your Book Wants or ask a bookish question. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing/vg hardback in a fair only dustwrapper-some edge tears.this copy inscribed by the authpr on the fep "to john and rosedmary.hoping it will bring back some happy memories-roy". Inscribed by Author(s).

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Condition: New. pp. 83.

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Condition: New. pp. 236 7 Illus.

Condition: New. pp. 83.

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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New. pp. 236 Index.