Mythical monsters in classical literature / Paul Murgatroyd.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murgatroyd, Paul.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Monsters in literature.

Mythology, Classical, in literature.

Classical literature.

Mythology, Classical.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 200 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : Bristol Classical Press, 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"This engaging, readable yet impeccably scholarly investigation of monsters in Classical literature will entertain and stimulate as well as inform. It covers all the major mythical monsters mentioned by Greek and Roman authors (Medusa, Hydra, Polyphemus, the Minotaur, Sphinx, Harpies, Sirens, Cerberus, Chimaera, Centaurs, and many more) along with Classical precursors of vampires, werewolves and the living dead. Versions of these creatures that appear in later literature and film are also discussed. Mythical Monsters is original in considering monsters squarely from a literary standpoint, introducing elements of literary analysis gradually as the work progresses, and building up to quite a sophisticated approach. This will increase readers' critical appreciation and plain enjoyment of these stories, which continue to fascinate today. To facilitate browsing, each chapter can be read independently. There is a useful bibliography, and the book is enlivened by illustrations from ancient and more recent art."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781472539922

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.