Metamorphoses of the Werewolf - by Leslie A Sconduto (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The mythical werewolf is known for its sudden transformation under the full moon, but the creature also underwent a narrative evolution through the centuries, from bloodthirsty creature to hero.<BR> Beginning with The Epic of Gilgamesh, Ovid's Metamorphoses, and an account in Petronius' Satyricon, the book analyzes the context that created the traditional image of the werewolf as a savage beast. The Catholic Church's response to the popular belief in werewolves and medieval literature's sympathetic depiction of the werewolf as victim are presented to support the idea of the werewolf as a complex and varied cultural symbol.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The mythical werewolf is known for its sudden transformation under the full moon, but the creature also underwent a narrative evolution through the centuries, from bloodthirsty creature to hero. Beginning with <i>The Epic of Gilgamesh</i>, Ovid's <i>Metamorphoses</i>, and an account in Petronius' <i>Satyricon</i>, the book analyzes the context that created the traditional image of the werewolf as a savage beast. The Catholic Church's response to the popular belief in werewolves and medieval literature's sympathetic depiction of the werewolf as victim are presented to support the idea of the werewolf as a complex and varied cultural symbol. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"valuable"--<i>Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies</i>; "Sconduto, offers readers a survey of stories featuring a werewolf, an approach to medieval European literature, French in particular, that has not been full explored before. Tracing the werewolf motif is a meritorious idea, and Sconduto has found every example of note"--<i>French Review</i>; "Sconduto's monograph occupies a prominent place among recent scholarly studies of the werewolf...study adds to...research a new and systematic analysis of major twelfth-century literary narratives about the werewolf...a pioneering piece of research...a fascinating read for werewolf fans and anyone interested in the history of this blood-chilling creature"--<i>Canadian Review of Comparative Literature</i>.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Leslie A. Sconduto</b> is a French professor at Bradley University. Her previous work includes a study of the literature that created the traditional image of the werewolf as a savage beast. She lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
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