Monsters: evil beings, mythical beasts, and all manner of imaginary terrors
Auteur :
Gilmore, David D.
Éditeur :
University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN :
9780812220889
Date de publication :
3 sept. 2009
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
A field guide to the world's scary creatures, along with an intriguing explanation why monsters won't go away. Gilmore considers the role of monsters in the human psyche and in society, looking at art, folktales, fantasy, literature, and other sources.