The Heroine with 1001 Faces
Maria Tatar
Explore the hidden history of heroines in The Heroine with 1,001 Faces by Maria Tatar. This groundbreaking book challenges the traditional model of male-centric heroism and reveals how heroines, often overlooked and wielding unconventional weapons, have worked to secure fairness in their worlds. With examples ranging from ancient tales to modern favorites like Hermione Granger and Starr Carter, Tatar demonstrates the value of courage, defiance and care in the pursuit of social justice. This powerful and thought-provoking work illuminates a new path for heroism and inspires readers to embrace empathy and compassion.
Publish Date
2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.94
ISBN
9781631498817
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-05-28T22:50:54.000Z
@mariamtatar I saw you speak at a Myth Salon a few weeks ago. I’m digging into your book. So very rich and inspiring. Thank you for all you do. – source