The Modern Literary Werewolf

A Critical Study of the Mutable Motif

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book The Modern Literary Werewolf by Brent A. Stypczynski, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Brent A. Stypczynski ISBN: 9781476603544
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: May 11, 2013
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Brent A. Stypczynski
ISBN: 9781476603544
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: May 11, 2013
Imprint:
Language: English

Throughout history, from at least as far back as the Epic of Gilgamesh, mankind has shown a fascination with physical transformation—especially that of humans into animals. Tales of such transformations appear in every culture across the course of history. They have been featured in the Western world in the work of such authors as Ovid, Petronius, Marie de France, Saint Augustine, Jack Williamson, Charles de Lint, Charaline Harris, Terry Pratchett, and J. K. Rowling. This book approaches werewolves as representations of a proposed shape-shifter archetype, examining, with reference to earlier sources, how and why the archetype has been employed in modern literature. Although the archetype is in a state of flux by its very definition, many common threads are linked throughout the literary landscape even as modern authors add, modify, and reinvent characteristics and meanings. This is especially true in the work of such authors examined in this book, many of whom have struck a chord with a wide range of readers and non-readers around the world. They seem to have tapped into something that affects their audiences on a subconscious level.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Throughout history, from at least as far back as the Epic of Gilgamesh, mankind has shown a fascination with physical transformation—especially that of humans into animals. Tales of such transformations appear in every culture across the course of history. They have been featured in the Western world in the work of such authors as Ovid, Petronius, Marie de France, Saint Augustine, Jack Williamson, Charles de Lint, Charaline Harris, Terry Pratchett, and J. K. Rowling. This book approaches werewolves as representations of a proposed shape-shifter archetype, examining, with reference to earlier sources, how and why the archetype has been employed in modern literature. Although the archetype is in a state of flux by its very definition, many common threads are linked throughout the literary landscape even as modern authors add, modify, and reinvent characteristics and meanings. This is especially true in the work of such authors examined in this book, many of whom have struck a chord with a wide range of readers and non-readers around the world. They seem to have tapped into something that affects their audiences on a subconscious level.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book The Vicksburg Campaign by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Parachuting into Poland, 1944 by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Alger Hiss, Whittaker Chambers and the Case That Ignited McCarthyism by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Hammer Films' Psychological Thrillers, 1950-1972 by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book The Transgressive Iain Banks by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book The Detective and the Artist by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Mustang Genesis by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Jackson, Crockett and Houston on the American Frontier by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book An Illustrated Dictionary of the Third Reich by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Going Scapegoat by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book A Rainbow Division Lieutenant in France by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Rum Point by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book From Radio to the Big Screen by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Military Leadership Lessons for Public Service by Brent A. Stypczynski
Cover of the book Music in the Chautauqua Movement by Brent A. Stypczynski
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy