Metamorphoses of the werewolf : a literary study from antiquity through the Renaissance / Leslie A. Sconduto.
2008
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Title
Metamorphoses of the werewolf : a literary study from antiquity through the Renaissance / Leslie A. Sconduto.
Created/published
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2008.
Description
vii, 220 p. ; 23 cm
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Summary
"The werewolf is known for its sudden transformation under the full moon, but also underwent an evolution from bloodthirsty creature to antihero. The book analyzes the context that created the image of the werewolf as a savage beast. The Catholic Church's response to the belief in werewolves and literature's depiction of the werewolf as victims are presented"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-216) and index.
Contents
The werewolf in antiquity
The church's response to the werewolf
The werewolves of Ossory and other medieval wonder tales and marvels
Bisclavret or a lesson in loyalty
Melion or a lesson about pride
Arthur and Gorlagon or a lesson for an adulteress
Guillaume de Palerne or a lesson in noble sacrifice
A new renaissance for the wicked werewolf
Explanations or "que cele beste senefie".
The church's response to the werewolf
The werewolves of Ossory and other medieval wonder tales and marvels
Bisclavret or a lesson in loyalty
Melion or a lesson about pride
Arthur and Gorlagon or a lesson for an adulteress
Guillaume de Palerne or a lesson in noble sacrifice
A new renaissance for the wicked werewolf
Explanations or "que cele beste senefie".
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PN56.W45 S36 2008