Werewolves and other shapeshifters in popular culture
Subtitle: a thematic analysis of recent depictions
By: Kimberley McMahon-Coleman and Roslyn Weaver ; foreword by Gerry Turcotte
Contributors: Weaver, Roslyn, 1979-
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786468164
Subjects: Religious aspects; Metamorphosis in literature; Fantasy fiction; History and criticism; Werewolves in literature; Werewolves in motion pictures; Metamorphosis; Shapeshifting; Mythology
Description: "In recent years, shapeshifting characters in literature, film and television have been on the increase. The works in this book are grouped around specific themes that are explored through the metaphor of shapeshifting. With coverage of iconic fantasy texts and a focus on current works, this work engages with the shapeshifting figure in popular culture"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.