Werewolves and Other Shapeshifters in Popular Culture: A Thematic Analysis of Recent Depictions
- ISBN-10
- 0786468165
- ISBN-13
- 9780786468164
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 211
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-05-11
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Authors
- Kimberley McMahon-Coleman, Roslyn Weaver
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.
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