Myths of Modern Individualism by Watt, Ian - 1996

Cambridge, 1996. 293pp. Hardback with DJ, VG, EX-LIB, minimal markings, index, appendix, light brown spots on outer page edge, "examines the myths of Faust, Don Quixote, Don Juan and Robinson Crusoe, as the distinctive products of modern society. The four figures help to reveal the problems of individualism in the modern period: solitude, narcissism, and the claims of the self versus the claims of society", . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

Cambridge University Press, 1996-02-23. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Cambridge University Press, 1996. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. FINE/NEAR FINE. xii, 293 pp. 8vo, silver gilt spine lettering blocked in black, b/w illustrations. Very faint foxing to head edge, otherwise a pristine copy. DJ crisp and bright.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1996. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Fine condition in a Near Fine Dustjacket - DJ now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy in 'as new' condition. xii, 293 pages. A critical account - historical, cultural, moral, and aesthetic - of how four great Western myths have insinuatedthemselves into the actualities of modern culture. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press [0-521-48011-6] [1996], 1st edition. (Hardcover) Near fine in near fine dust jacket. 293pp. Illustrations, notes, appendix, index. (Ideas, Ideas, Individualism in Literature, Literary Criticism).

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press [0-521-48011-6] 1996. (Hardcover) 293pp. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. Illustrations, notes, appendix, index. The bottom of the spine is bumped and there is a remainder mark on the bottom edge. "In their original versions, the ultimate fates of Faust, Don Quixote, and Don Juan reflect the anti-individualism of their time: Faust and Don Juan are punished in hellfire, and Don Quixote is mocked. The three represent the positive drive of individualism, which brings down on itself repression by social disapproval". Book about Don Juan, Don Quixote, Faust, Mythology & Robinson Crusoe. (Ideas, Ideas, Individualism, Individualism in Literature, Literary Criticism).

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1996. 1st edition.. Hardback. Nearly Fine/Fine. Nearly fine condition in a fine dustwrapper. Faust, Don Quixote, Don Juan, Robinson Crusoe. A critical account - historical, cultural, moral and aesthetic - of how four great Western myths have insinuated themselves into the actualities of modern culture. B/w illustrations. 293 pages includes index. Book: name in ink to front endpaper.

Cambridge University Press, 1996-02-23. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardback. New. Ian Watt examines the myths of Faust, Don Quixote, Don Juan and Robinson Crusoe, as the distinctive products of a modern society. The four figures each pursue their own view of what they should be, raising strong questions about their heroes' character and the societies whose ideals they reflect.

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