Tag Archives: mythology

In the Beginning

Posted on June 3, 2009 by smellincoffee

In the Beginning© 1981 Isaac Asimov496 pages Please note that my copy of In the Beginning was in large print, so the page count is very much inflated. Adjusted for fontsize, the actual size of the book should be about … Continue reading →

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The Power of Myth

Posted on May 22, 2009 by smellincoffee

The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers© 1988 Joseph Campbell293 pages I first encountered the name Joseph Campbell in Wikipedia’s article on Star Wars, and since having returned to university studies I’ve heard his name numerous more times — most … Continue reading →

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Mythology

Posted on February 18, 2009 by smellincoffee

Mythology© 1942 Edith Hamilton333 pages In the past, I have both read books by Edith Hamilton and tried to read books on Greco-Roman mythology. I have never succeeded in finishing a mythology book before my interest in the subject waned, … Continue reading →

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Asimov’s Guide to the Bible

Posted on December 21, 2008 by smellincoffee

Asimov’s Guide to the Bible – Volume I© Isaac Asimov 1968677 pages plus indices This week I read volume one of Isaac Asimov’s two-volume guide to the bible. The first volume is on what Christians call the “Old Testament”. The … Continue reading →

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This Week at the Library (21/5)

Posted on May 21, 2007 by smellincoffee

I have decided to start recording and commenting on the books I read from week to week I enjoy writing, and books are as suitable a subject as any I can think of. If any of my friends and family … Continue reading →

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