Metamorphoses of the werewolf
Subtitle: a literary study from antiquity through the Renaissance
By: Leslie A. Sconduto.
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780786435593
Subjects: Werewolves in literature; Werewolves -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church
Description: "The werewolf is known for its sudden transformation under the full moon, but also underwent an evolution from bloodthirsty creature to antihero. The book analyzes the context that created the image of the werewolf as a savage beast. The Catholic Church's response to the belief in werewolves and literature's depiction of the werewolf as victims are presented"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The werewolf in antiquity; title: The church's response to the werewolf; title: The werewolves of Ossory and other medieval wonder tales and marvels; title: Bisclavret or a lesson in loyalty; title: Melion or a lesson about pride; title: Arthur and Gorlagon or a lesson for an adulteress; title: Guillaume de Palerne or a lesson in noble sacrifice; title: A new renaissance for the wicked werewolf; title: Explanations or "que cele beste senefie."