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Mythical Monsters in Classical Literature

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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.

Table of Contents:
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

About the Author :
Paul Murgatroyd is Professor of Classics as McMaster University, Canada. He has published eight books and over sixty articles on Greek and Latin literature, and has a particular interest in the study of narrative.

Review :
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. Hermathena I recommend the book to instructors of undergraduate mythology classes, to give students an accessible guide to literary approaches to classical myth. Phoenix


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781472537621
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1472537629
  • Publisher Date: 12 Dec 2013
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 200


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