David Leeming was formerly Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Connecticut. He is the author of many books, including The World of Myth, Mythology: The Voyage of the Hero, and Dictionary of Creation Myths, all published by OUP.
"Leeming's latest contribution to world literature is a reference
junkie's delight--compact, orderly, suitably priced, and most
important, authoritative without swamping the user in pedantry....A
sure-footed mythologist, Leeming has a talent for unraveling the
intricate strands of interrelated mythologies....From the readable
introduction through the Zs, Leeming's instructive voice reveals
the certainty of an experienced teacher, the appreciation of a
lover of
literature....Virtually flawless."--Choice
"The authoritative text is clearly written, thorough in coverage,
and stylistically distinguished. This significant lexicon is a
vital and relevant reference for all collections."--Library Journal
(starred review)
"Leeming's latest contribution to world literature is a reference junkie's delight--compact, orderly, suitably priced, and most important, authoritative without swamping the user in pedantry....A sure-footed mythologist, Leeming has a talent for unraveling the intricate strands of interrelated mythologies....From the readable introduction through the Zs, Leeming's instructive voice reveals the certainty of an experienced teacher, the appreciation of a lover of literature....Virtually flawless."--Choice "The authoritative text is clearly written, thorough in coverage, and stylistically distinguished. This significant lexicon is a vital and relevant reference for all collections."--Library Journal (starred review)
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