Heroes with a Hundred Names: Mythology and Folklore in the Early Fiction of Robert Penn Warren

by Leverett Butts

Author Robert Penn Warren's fiction captures centuries worth of mythology and folklore from all across the globe--from Hebrew, Norse, Roman and Caribbean mythology, to Arthurian legends. This work explores the inspirations and hidden heroes in his works, beginning with his first novel, Night Rider, and extending through his fifth, Band of Angels. The fascinating ways, both blatant and obscure, that Warren incorporates religious practices and ancient legends into his early works are revealed.

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 24, 2023

About the author

Leverett Butts teaches composition and literature at the Gainesville campus of the University of North Georgia. His poetry and fiction have appeared in Eclectic and The Georgia State University Review. He is the recipient of several fiction prizes offered by the University of West Georgia and TAG Publishing. He lives in Temple, Georgia, with his wife, son, their Jack Russell terrier, and a couple of antisocial cats. He is also fluent in Pig Latin.