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LEADER: 01605nam a22002538a 4500
001 2008032727
003 DLC
005 20080731190049.0
008 080723s2008 ncu b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2008032727
020 $a9780786435593 (softcover : alk. paper)
040 $aDLC$cDLC
050 00 $aPN56.W45$bS36 2008
082 00 $a398.24/54$222
100 1 $aSconduto, Leslie A.,$d1950-
245 10 $aMetamorphoses of the werewolf :$ba literary study from antiquity through the Renaissance /$cLeslie A. Sconduto.
260 $aJefferson, N.C. :$bMcFarland & Co., Publishers,$c2008.
263 $a0809
300 $ap. cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aThe werewolf in antiquity -- The church's response to the werewolf -- The werewolves of Ossory and other medieval wonder tales and marvels -- Bisclavret or a lesson in loyalty -- Melion or a lesson about pride -- Arthur and Gorlagon or a lesson for an adulteress -- Guillaume de Palerne or a lesson in noble sacrifice -- A new renaissance for the wicked werewolf -- Explanations or "que cele beste senefie."
520 $a"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.
650 0 $aWerewolves in literature.
650 0 $aWerewolves$xReligious aspects$xCatholic Church.