About this title: "Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty . . . weaves a brilliant analysis of the complex role of dreams and dreaming in Indian religion, philosophy, literature, and art. . . . In her creative hands, enchanting Indian myths and stories illuminate and are illuminated by authors as different as Aeschylus, Plato, Freud, Jung, Kurl Godel, Thomas Kuhn, Borges, Picasso, Sir Ernst Gombrich, and many others. This richly suggestive book challenges many of our fundamental assumptions about ourselves and our world."--Mark C. Taylor, "New York Times Book Review " "Dazzling analysis. . . . The book is firm and ...
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Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226618555ISBN:0226618552
Description: Very Good. 0226618552 Univ of Chicago trade paperback, 4th printing, clean/unmarked, light cover wear only...Very Good...mailed in a Box w/delivery confirmation. read more
Description: Very good; Collectible. No writings/underlines/highlights. Inside pages are clean. Front cover slightly bended. Satisfaction guaranteed! Fast! read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CHICAGO PR
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780226618555ISBN:0226618552
Description: New. "Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty...weaves a brilliant analysis of the complex role of dreams and dreaming in Indian religion, philosophy, literature, and art....In her creative hands, enchanting Indian myths and stories illuminate and are illuminate... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226618555ISBN:0226618552
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: First edition, University of Chicago Press, 1984. AS NEW IN DW
ISBN-13:9780226618555ISBN:0226618552
Description: Large, thick octavo hardback. * A brilliant analysis of the complex role of dreams and dreaming in Indian religion, philosophy, literature and art. 6 Chapters: introduction and Terminology-The Interpretation of Freams-Myths about Dreams-Myths about Illusion-Epitemology in Narrative-Ontology in Narrative-The Art of Illusion-Conclusions-3 Appendices-Notes-Bibliography-Index of Names and Terms-Subject Index. 366pages. read more
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