Heroes with a Hundred Names: Mythology and Folklore in the Early Fiction of Robert Penn Warren

by Leverett Butts

Author Robert Penn Warren's fiction captures centuries worth of mythology and folklore from all across the globe--from Hebrew, Norse, Roman and Caribbean mythology, to Arthurian legends. This work explores the inspirations and hidden heroes in his works, beginning with his first novel, Night Rider, and extending through his fifth, Band of Angels. The fascinating ways, both blatant and obscure, that Warren incorporates religious practices...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476684596
• ISBN13: 9781476684598
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 176 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"