Fascinating and terrifying, the Medusa story has long been a powerful signifier in culture with poets, feminists, anthropologists, psychoanalysts, political theorists, artists, writers, and others. Bringing together the essential passages and commentary about Medusa, The Medusa Reader traces her through the ages, from classical times through the Renaissance to the pop culture, art, and fashion of today. This collection, with a critical introduction and striking illustrations, is the first major anthology of primary material and critical commentary on this most provocative and enigmatic of figures.
Author: Marjorie B. Garber,Nancy J. Vickers
Publisher: Routledge
Publish Date: 2003
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0415900999
ISBN 13: 9780415900997
Dimension: Length: 6 inches, Width: 0.78 inches, Height: 9 inches
Weight: Weight: 1.4109584768 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 310
Fascinating and terrifying, the Medusa story has long been a powerful signifier in culture with poets, feminists, anthropologists, psychoanalysts, political theorists, artists, writers, and others. Bringing together the essential passages and commentary about Medusa, The Medusa Reader traces her through the ages, from classical times through the Renaissance to the pop culture, art, and fashion of today. This collection, with a critical introduction and striking illustrations, is the first major anthology of primary material and critical commentary on this most provocative and enigmatic of figures.
Author: Marjorie B. Garber,Nancy J. Vickers
Publisher: Routledge
Publish Date: 2003
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0415900999
ISBN 13: 9780415900997
Dimension: Length: 6 inches, Width: 0.78 inches, Height: 9 inches
Weight: Weight: 1.4109584768 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 310