James George Frazer — The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion

London, Macmillan and Co, 1930-1936 . Cloth. Nine volumes of Sir James George Frazer's highly influential work of comparative religion, mythology and anthropology. Nine volumes only of this collection of later printings of the twelve volume third edition of Frazer's monumental work.Present here are:Volume II: The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings (Part 2), 1932Volume III: Taboo and the Perils of the Soul, 1936Volume IV: The Dying God, 1930Volume VI: Adonis, Attis, Osiris (Part 2), 1936Volume VIII: Spirits of the Corn and of the Wild (Part 2), 1933Volume IX: The Scapegoat, 1933Volume X: Balder the Beautiful (Part 1), 1930Volume XI: Balder the Beautiful (Part 2), 1930Volume XII: Bibliography and General Index, 1935Volumes I, V and VII are not present.The Golden Bough is an extremely important and influential comparative study of mythology and religion, written by Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer. Frazer was a key figure in the development of modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. Many of his key beliefs centred around the concept of human beings progressing through three stages; primitive magic; religion; and finally science. The Golden Bough is Frazer's Magnum Opus and was first published in two volumes in 1890, three volumes in 1900 and twelve volumes between 1906 and 1919.The Golden Bough, despite being an extremely detailed and wide-ranging work of comparative religion was published with the intention of appealing to all audiences, including those outside of academia. The work addresses the shared elements of religious beliefs and scientific thought, with reference to the variety of symbolism and practices indicative of cultural development. Upon publication, the work was met with immediate success and went through many editions in the author's lifetime.With advertisements to the rear of each volume bar volume XII. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Back strips lightly age toned, with boards bright. Bumping to tails of three volumes, otherwise externally very smart. Minor puncture mark to cloth towards back strip tail of 'Dying God&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally exceptionally clean and bright, but with spotting to volume VIII title page. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .