Name: The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion: A new Abridgement From the Second and Third Editions (Oxford World's Classics)
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Author: James George Frazer
ISBN: 9780199538829

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The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion: A new Abridgement From the Second and Third Editions (Oxford World's Classics)

Type

Physical Book

Author

James George Frazer

Illustrated by

Robert Fraser

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year

2009

Language

English

Pages

912

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.6 x 12.7 x 4.1 cm

Weight

0.59 kg.

ISBN

0199538824

ISBN13

9780199538829

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion: A new Abridgement From the Second and Third Editions (Oxford World's Classics) "

A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature. First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition (1906-15) which was abridged in 1922 by the author and his wife. That abridgement has never been reconsidered for a modern audience. In it some of the more controversial passages were dropped, including Frazer's daring speculations on the Crucifixion of Christ. For the first time this one-volume edition restores Frazer's bolder theories and sets them within the framework of a valuable introduction and notes. With new, modern packaging this new edition is a valuable classic to add to your bookshelf.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

James George Frazer

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James George Frazer (1854–1941) was an influential Scottish anthropologist and folklorist, a pioneer in the comparative studies of mythology and religion. He was born in Glasgow and studied at the universities of Glasgow and Cambridge. His most notable work, The Golden Bough, initially published in 1890 and expanded into twelve volumes between 1906 and 1915, analyzes the similarities between myths, rites, and beliefs from various cultures, proposing an evolution from magic to religion and, finally, to science.

Frazer was a professor at the University of Liverpool and a member of the Royal Society. Despite his partial blindness from 1930, he continued his academic work. His methodological approach was based on the collection of historical data and testimonies, without conducting direct fieldwork, which has been subject to criticism.

His legacy endures in the influence that The Golden Bough had on literature and modern thought, inspiring writers like T.S. Eliot. Although his evolutionary theory has been questioned, his ability to identify common patterns across different cultures remains a significant contribution to the study of comparative religions.

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