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Mythical Monsters in Classical Literature by Paul Murgatroyd; is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Mythical Monsters in Classical Literature about?

"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."--Bloomsbury Publishing

Who reads Mythical Monsters in Classical Literature?

Author

Paul Murgatroyd;

Publisher

Bloomsbury Academic; Bloomsbury

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9781472539922

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Horror, Literary Fiction, History