Journeys to the underworld and heavenly realm in ancient and medieval literature /
The author analyzes tales of wonder in both ancient and medieval European literature. Otherworldly narratives appeared in various literary contexts in the ancient world, including mythology, poetry and philosophical writings. In medieval times, they remained a popular form of literary expression. Th...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2019]
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| Summary: | The author analyzes tales of wonder in both ancient and medieval European literature. Otherworldly narratives appeared in various literary contexts in the ancient world, including mythology, poetry and philosophical writings. In medieval times, they remained a popular form of literary expression. These stories are primarily religious in nature, describing fantastic worlds filled with miracles and supernatural beings. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 175 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781476674513 1476674515 |