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Author Robert Sarwark discusses his book The Dragon in World Mythology and Culture, an introduction to dragon myths and legends from around the world.
Dragons are everywhere, seemingly hidden in plain sight. These mythological reptilian monsters date far into known human history in nearly every part of the world and are still prevalent in today's media and entertainment. The wide cultural, geographical, and linguistic diffusion of dragons or dragon-like creatures shows how modern humans have influenced each other through shared tales of monsters.
This book introduces dragon myths and legends from around the world by following human culture's shared evolutionary past via language, folklore, the arts, and commerce. Dragons in folklore, literature, and pop culture are analyzed from Eastern and Western perspectives, leading to an analysis of dragons in today's popular culture and media. While other books on the topic have focused primarily on classical sources, or on cataloging various dragon tales in general, this work identifies the subtle yet profound ways in which the dragon figure or related motifs have slyly entered into our collective psyche as participants in the modern, interconnected world.
Registration is recommended. Registration closes at the start of the program. Books will be available for purchase and signing by Johns Creek Books.
Robert M. Sarwark is a librarian and writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. His previous writings have been published in Vexillum, The Porch Press, Reverb.com, and the American Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom blog.
Moderator Dr. Joan Carson is Professor Emerita of Applied Linguistics and former Associate Provost of Institutional Initiatives at Georgia State University.
Presented by Adult Services
AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |
EVENT TYPE: | Author Talk |
Mon, Sep 02 | Closed |
Tue, Sep 03 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Sep 04 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Sep 05 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Sep 06 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Sep 07 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Sep 08 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM |
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