The Ashgate research companion to monsters and the monstrous
By: by Asa Simon Mittman with Peter J. Dendle
Contributors: Dendle, Peter, 1968-
Publisher: Ashgate Pub. Company
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Farnham, Surrey, England; Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 558
ISBN-13: 9781409407546; 9781409407553
Subjects: Monsters
Description: "The field of monster studies has grown significantly over the past few years and this companion provides a comprehensive guide to the study of monsters and the monstrous from historical, regional and thematic perspectives. The collection reflects the truly multi-disciplinary nature of monster studies, bringing in scholars from literature, art history, religious studies, history, classics, and cultural and media studies. The companion will offer scholars and graduate students the first comprehensive and authoritative review of this emergent field."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.