Heroes with a Hundred Names

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.