Mythical and Fabulous Creatures: A Source Book and Research Guide - Couverture rigide

South, Malcolm

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0313243387 ISBN 13 : 9780313243387

Editeur : Greenwood Press, 1987

Synopsis

This serious, scholarly treatment of 20 imaginary beings, from dragon and phoenix to giants and fairies, discusses the origin of each as an idea, its symbolism and lore, and its appearances in art, literature, or film. . . . Extensive bibliographies follow the generally ambitious and erudite essays while a final catch-all article and selective bibliography cover still more ground, at a gallop. . . . [There] are a number of thoughtful and well-written interpretive investigations into the nature and history of some persistent types. Entries on the Basilisk, Harpies, Medusa, and the Sphinx are particularly fine: here one feels that the mystery and power of these imaginative creatures is not vitiated by scholarly taxidermy. Library Journal

[This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful. Recommended for all libraries supporting research in mythology, fantasy, folklore, or popular culture. Choice

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

MALCOLM SOUTH is Professor of English at East Carolina University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Greenwood Press
• Date d'édition: 1987
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0313243387
• ISBN 13: 9780313243387
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 422
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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