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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) Paperback – Abridged, September 10, 1998

by James George Frazer (Author), Robert Fraser (Editor)

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First published in 1890, The Golden Bough is a seminal work of modern anthropology. A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind that traces the development and confluence of thought from magic and ritual to modern scientific theory, it has been a source of great influence upon such diverse writers as T.S. Eliot, Wyndham Lewis, and D.H. Lawrence. This edition restores many of the controversial passages expurgated in the 1922 edition that elucidate Frazer's bolder theories, and sets them within the framework of a valuable introduction and notes.

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Sir J. G. Frazer (1854-1941) was fellow of Trinity, Cambridge, and appointed to the first named Chair of Social Anthropology in Liverpool. Robert Frazer is Directer of Studies in English at Trinity College, Cambridge. He is the author of The Making of `The Golden Bough' and Sir James Frazer and the Literary Imagination, both for MacMillan in 1990)

Series: Oxford World's Classics
Paperback: 1012 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; Abridged edition (September 10, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0192835416
ISBN-13: 978-0192835413
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.7 x 5.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 165 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,063,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1449 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Worship & Devotion > Ritual
- #2626 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Comparative Religion
- #3069 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Anthropology > General

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George F. Taylor

Amazing, daunting and necessary.

January 3, 2017

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For as long as this marvelous book has been in print, I am always appalled to find so many intelligent people ostensibly graced with a post graduate liberal education that have no knowledge of it. It is a comprehensive study of religion, myth, and their origins and how they are all intertwined in every society. Daunting in size, even in the abridged edition, it is singular in that the facts and conclusions are all based either on creditable ancient sources or mostly on direct study of primitive, isolated societies still in existence during Frazier's life. There is a minimum of speculation and a maximum of conclusion based on comparison of identical or very similar cultural beliefs and practices. The effect on literature alone is reason enough to read this book.

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JetpackTop Contributor: Star Wars

Jaw dropping

November 14, 2015

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Yes, this is the abridged version, but it still is over 15k locations in the study of ancient ritual and magical practices. Different cultures and different locations perhaps, but so often humanity came to the same conclusions. It's really quite amazing. Having now read this, it's a reminder of how much great literature is out there that I had never read. The King of the Wood will definitely stay with me forever.

Seriously, if you don't have this get it now.

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MuttBumpus

The prehistoric basis of religion

May 28, 2010

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In The Golden Bough, James George Frazer, an expert social anthropologist, explains the ancient origins of the world's myths, rituals, and religions. He shows the similarities between many cultures' strange superstitions, such as animal and human sacrifice, fertility ritual, community cleansing rituals, and others.

He begins with the question of why, at Nemi in prehistoric Greek times, a warrior priest known as the King of the Wood kept his position by fighting for his life, which could be threatened at any time by his successor and murderer. By attempting to explain this ancient tradition, Frazer examines similarities between religious beliefs and shows how the belief in magic and the worship of nature was gradually transformed into the worship of religious kings and gods.

Controversially, many elements of Christianity are included, such as Christ's crucifixion and the fact that many Christian holidays coincide with the dates of prehistoric pagan rituals. For the diligent skeptic of Frazer's ideas, I would advise reading the full, multi-volume edition, which includes the archeological evidence for the theories.

This book is ESSENTIAL for the studies of mythology, religion, or anthropology.

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Shiratha

Must Read for Comprehension of Religious Traditions and Practices

June 12, 2015

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The Amazon Review questions asked for this book DO NOT pertain to the content of the book. There is no plot or characters acting in a story. It is not a novel; IT IS a well-researched book for serious students of anthropology, culture, cognitive thought development across cultures, and symbolic meaning with religious significance. It made a tremendous impact on me years ago, and I wanted another copy for friends and college students to read. Everyone should read this book to discover the underlying role of traditions and practices in the world today. Most people have no idea about the true origin of their religious practices.

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Seplaire

What else can I say except this is a classic ...

September 18, 2015

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What else can I say except this is a classic - a treasure-trove of beliefs, rituals and traditions of "Magic" and "Religion" (and wherever the twain, and medicine, do meet). This is an all-encompassing reference book invaluable to those who were mesmerized by Greek mythology, entranced by the sylvan and nature beliefs and rituals of both ancient times and aboriginal practices. Certainly not written with any thought of "political correctness" (Frazer lumps most aboriginal humans - both past and Frazer's present day - as "barbarians" or "savages"), the reader must consider when this was written; yet, one will find terminology still used today (remember the movie "Practical Magic").

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May 25, 2017

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I am re-reading this book. I had forgotten how easy the author's writing is to read. Although it's a 19th century book, the writing seems more modern. The Kindle version is very handy. If you haven't read it, this is worth reading. The legend the author researched and described is at the root of many traditional stories.

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elveness

An antiquated, anthropological treatise

April 4, 2017

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Although extremely lengthy and at times, dull, it is a must for students of religion, anthropology, and history. Clearly shows man's evolution through myth\magic, religion, and science. Fascinating!

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David Welch

Absolute cheap disgusting production of a great work.

February 1, 2018

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Product description is for the paperback Oxford University Press edition; this hardback is a 2013 version by Simon and Brown publishers. The binding is cheap plasticized cardboard (the image in the listing is not a dust cover, it is the book itself) and the paper is inferior and likely will turn brown in a few years. The printing covers most of the page from edge to edge with little of the white space that one is used to from quality publishers. As a lover of quality books with over 5000 hardback volumes in my library, I have never come across a piece of trash like this. It is an insult to Fraser and his work.

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