{"product_id":"the-star-wars-heresies-interpreting-the-themes-symbols-and-philosophies-of-episodes-i-ii-and-iii-9780786471812","title":"The Star Wars Heresies: Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III","description":"\u003cp\u003e Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas' space opera--particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga--as well as the human drama--as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul F. McDonald\u003c\/b\u003e has had articles and essays published by \u003ci\u003eTheForce.net, The Forcecast, Space.com, SciFi Dimensions\u003c\/i\u003e, and has his own popular blog, \u003ci\u003eThe Star Wars Heresies\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Snellville, Georgia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328230789394,"sku":"9780786471812","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5070806e-280c-4135-a8b3-e2bf4b3c6eaa.jpg?v=1727732202","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-star-wars-heresies-interpreting-the-themes-symbols-and-philosophies-of-episodes-i-ii-and-iii-9780786471812","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}