The Medusa Reader (Culture Work)
Publisher: Routledge
Published: February 24, 2003
Language: eng
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9780415900997
First sentence: The most famous of Greek poets, Homer might best be considered a construction, because little is certain about this individual: no definite dates, no birthplace, no proof that he was the single author of the lliad and the Odyssey, particularly since both incorporate earlier legends and descriptions.
Description: Fascinating and terrifying, the Medusa story has long been a powerful signifier in culture with poets, feminists, anthropologists, psychoanalysts, political theorists, artists, writers, and others. Bringing together the essential passages and commentary about Medusa, The Medusa Reader traces her through the ages, from classical times through the Renaissance to the pop culture, art, and fashion of today. This collection, with a critical introduction and striking illustrations, is the first major anthology of primary material and critical commentary on this most provocative and enigmatic of figures.