Gordon, Ellen Jean (1992) Myth and metaphor in Adele Wiseman's fiction : a study in the relationship between ancient texts and modern narrative. Masters thesis, Concordia University.
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The novel The Sacrifice is discussed as a modern version of the ancient tale of the binding of Isaac found in Genesis 22. The novel Crackpot is contrasted as a metaphor for the creation myth and the Lurianic doctrine of the breaking of the vessels.
| Divisions: | Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > English |
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
| Authors: | Gordon, Ellen Jean |
| Pagination: | vi,115 leaves ; 29 cm. |
| Institution: | Concordia University |
| Degree Name: | M.A. |
| Program: | English |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Identification Number: | PS 8545 I8Z68 1992 |
| ID Code: | 3746 |
| Deposited By: | Concordia University Library |
| Deposited On: | 27 Aug 2009 19:31 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jul 2020 19:55 |
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