Journeys to the Underworld and Heavenly Realm in Ancient and Medieval Literature
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers; McFarland
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
ISBN-13: 9781476674513
Subjects: Classical literature, history and criticism; Literature, medieval, history and criticism
Description: "The author analyzes tales of wonder in both ancient and medieval European literature. Otherworldly narratives appeared in various literary contexts in the ancient world, including mythology, poetry and philosophical writings. In medieval times, they remained a popular form of literary expression. These stories are primarily religious in nature, describing fantastic worlds filled with miracles and supernatural beings"--Provided by publisher.