The Divine Child and the Hero Inner Meaning in Children's Literature by Claudio Naranjo, Preface by P. L. Travers

The Divine Child and the Hero Inner Meaning in Children's Literature by Claudio Naranjo, Preface by P. L. Travers

"In writing this book, Claudio Naranjo has submitted himself to what the I Ching calls The Taming Power of the Small... I feel certain that his eight authors, whether they are in this world or in Heaven, will salute Mr. Naranjo for this perceptive essay."- From the Preface by P. L. Travers, author of Mary Poppins.

"Claudio Naranjo uses works of imaginative literature for children and classic myths to present two attitudes towards being in the world, one immanent (the divine child), and the other transcendent (the hero). The writing of this book, associated with the death of his own child, draws upon his great experience with inner life and is accomplished with humor and insightful attention to details of character, conversation, setting and plot. To accompany Naranjo in his thoughts about The Little Prince, The Hobbit, Gilgamesh and other stories, leads to profound questions and is high living indeed. There is also a wonderful interview by Naranjo with Lloyd Alexander, whose The Book of Three is one of the works discussed." - Dr. Ravenna Helson, Research Psychologist, University of California, Berkeley.

Details

• Paperback, (Very good)
• Illustrated by Della Heywood
• Condition: Very good, no notes/stamps
• ISBN: 0895561093
• Publisher: Gateways Publishers