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The Origin of Stories: Horton Hears a Who

Dennis G. Jerz / 25 Jun 2002

“Dr. Seuss makes Horton the sort of agent… who dominates stories from Beowulf to Braveheart, powerful, generous, and resourceful; and he makes Horton’s goals unmistakable, admirable, and urgent: the struggle not to be cast out of his community, the survival of a whole people.” Brian Boyd —The Origin of Stories: Horton Hears a Who (Philosophy and Literature)

25 Jun 2002 in Ethics, Humanities, Literature, Philosophy.

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2 thoughts on “The Origin of Stories: Horton Hears a Who”

  1. Dennis G. Jerz juan aguayo says:
    9 Oct 2006 at 6:08 pm

    i cant have access to this article, i live in Colombia, and my university doesnt have access to Project Muse. I would like to read it, im interested in this kind of topics. I would really appreciate any help to get it, or any copy, if anyone can send me one. Thankyou
    my mail is jaguayo@javeriana.edu.co

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  2. Dennis G. Jerz Dennis G. Jerz says:
    9 Oct 2006 at 6:30 pm

    I’m sure your local reference librarian would be able to help you find a nearby library that does have access.

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