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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.

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
0715636278
ISBN-13
9780715636275
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Book Title
Mythical Monsters in Classical Literature
Author
Paul Murgatroyd
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Unexplained Phenomena, General, Ancient & Classical
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Body, Mind & Spirit
Number of Pages
200 Pages

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9.2 in
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This book touches on a variety of interesting topics and is a good starting point for those interested in classical monsters and their literary constructions.
Table of Content
List of Illustrations Preface Introduction 1. Vampires, Werewolves and the Living Dead 2. Impact 3. Laocoon and the Sea-Snakes 4. Sirens 5. Other Winged Monsters 6. A Monster-Slayer 7. A Good Monster: Chiron 8. Metamorphosed Monsters 9. Jason and the Argonauts 10. Fighting with Monsters (1) 11. Fighting with Monsters (2) 12. Polyphemus Appendix: Other gigantic monsters Notes Select Bibliography Index of Monsters
Copyright Date
2007
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
880.937
Dewey Edition
22

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