THE INTERPRETATION OF THE MAIDU MYTHS IN LATE FICTION BY JACK LONDON
https://doi.org/10.18384/2224-0209-2012-1-619
Abstract
This article discusses Jack Londons interest to the subjects and images of Indian
mythology in his late fi ction (the period after 1909). The principles of the interpretation of the
Maidu myths and their role in the development of philosophical, allegoric and symbolic aspects
of narration are disclosed on the examples from the play «Acorn-Planter» and the novel «The
Little Lady of the Big House». The author focuses on the features of J. Londons mythological
thinking revealed through the interpretation of the theme man and civilization.
mythology in his late fi ction (the period after 1909). The principles of the interpretation of the
Maidu myths and their role in the development of philosophical, allegoric and symbolic aspects
of narration are disclosed on the examples from the play «Acorn-Planter» and the novel «The
Little Lady of the Big House». The author focuses on the features of J. Londons mythological
thinking revealed through the interpretation of the theme man and civilization.
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