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This Thread is for the non fiction book about traditional tales Trickster Makes This World: Mischief, Myth, and Art by Lewis Hyde

I'm going to be reading this one.

In fact, I've already made a start on the first chapter. First impressions: the font size is tiny, making the text seem dense. But when I started reading, the writing style is very accessible.

I look forward to discussing what the author has to say. Even in the first chapter, his knowledge comes across as extensive.

Also, thank you to whoever nominated this book.

Another book that I own, and hope to read with the group this time around.

Amanda wrote: "Also, thank you to whoever nominated this book."

I did!

Putting it on hold at the library!

My library doesn't have this unfortunately and because of Covid they have stopped doing inter library loans. I am trying to avoid buying as much as possible

Jalilah wrote: "My library doesn't have this unfortunately and because of Covid they have stopped doing inter library loans. I am trying to avoid buying as much as possible"

That's too bad. Sorry. LA County library system is doing inter library loans. The only thing I can't do is go in the library!

Just got my hands on the book and am starting reading.

This is one I need to read slowly.

It is more philosophical than I was expecting. That's not a complaint.

The author delves deep into the meaning of the myths and folklore, their origins and also what they symbolise now.

Amanda wrote: "This is one I need to read slowly."

I agree. Packs a lot into each paragraph.

I think what I was expecting was an identity parade of Tricksters from around the world.

While Hyde does indeed include Hermes (Classical Greece), Eshu (Yoruba), Loki (Norse), The Monkey King (China), Coyote (indigenous N America), Ananse and Aunt Nancy (Ashanti) and Wakdjunkagla (Winnebago), Inanna (Sumerian), Matlacihuatl (Mexico), what we have is the far more interesting and thought-provoking application of the trickster myth to art, literature and culture in general, plus a whole lot more besides.

Amanda wrote: "I'm going to be reading this one.

In fact, I've already made a start on the first chapter. First impressions: the font size is tiny, making the text seem dense. But when I started reading, the wri..."

Sorry. Is yours paperback? I have an earlier edition hardback and the font is pretty generous.

Amanda wrote: "This is one I need to read slowly.

It is more philosophical than I was expecting. That's not a complaint.

The author delves deep into the meaning of the myths and folklore, their origins and als..."

Yes, I'm finding it very interesting as philosophy or "social studies." Especially where he applies it to modern phenomena like "obscene" modern art.

Mir wrote: "Sorry. Is yours paperback? I have an earlier edition hardback and the font is pretty generous..."

Yes. I've got the Canongate version (UK). I almost got used to the small font after a while, but I would have preferred a more sensible size of font.