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-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., Publishers, 2013.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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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:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 217 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.