The modern literary werewolf: a critical study of the mutable motif

"Throughout history, from at least as far back as the Epic of Gilgamesh, mankind has shown a fascination with physical transformation. Tales of such transformations appear in every culture across the course of history. This book approaches werewolves as representations of a proposed shape-shift...

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Main Author: Stypczynski, Brent A. 1977- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2013
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Online Access:UBW01
Summary:"Throughout history, from at least as far back as the Epic of Gilgamesh, mankind has shown a fascination with physical transformation. Tales of such transformations appear in every culture across the course of history. This book approaches werewolves as representations of a proposed shape-shifter archetype, examining how and why the archetype has been employed in modern literature"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
It's only in your head -- The disc's K-9 unit -- Wolf in professor's clothing -- Southern wolves -- Secondary worlds and wolf cousins -- Variety
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (VII, 217 S.)
ISBN:9781476603544

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