The King and the Corpse : Tales of the Soul's Conquest of Evil

A classic work of comparative mythology by acclaimed scholar Heinrich Zimmer Drawing from Eastern and Western literatures, Heinrich Zimmer presents a selection of stories linked together by their common concern for the problem of our eternal conflict with the forces of evil. Beginning with a tale from the Arabian Nights, this theme unfolds in legends from Irish paganism, medieval Christianity, the Arthurian cycle, and early Hinduism. In retelling these tales, Zimmer discloses the meanings of their seemingly unrelated symbols and suggests the philosophical wholeness of their myths.Author: Campbell, Joseph,editor,Zimmer, Heinrich,author Contributors: Campbell, Joseph,editor,Zimmer, Heinrich,author Binding: hardcover Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Published/Release Date: 20 Jan 2026 Format: Hardback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Princeton University Press Author/Director/Artist: Heinrich Zimmer Dimension (cm): 234x156x24 mm Package Dimension (cm): 24x234x156 mm Item Weight (g): 716 Package Weight (g): 680