In the Company of Wolves: Werewolves, Wolves and Wild Children

In the company of wolves explores the cultural significance of wolves, wild children, and werewolves through innovative research from various perspectives, including their interpretation as symbols of wilderness and nature, their role in eighteenth-century debates about language and society, and their depiction in folk tales, literature, film, and TV.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press

In the company of wolves presents further research from the Open Graves,Open Minds Project, connecting together innovative research from a variety of perspectives on the cultural significance of wolves, wild children, and werewolves as portrayed in different media and genres.

We begin with the wolf itself, as it has been interpreted as a cultural symbol and how it figures in contemporary debates about wilderness and nature. Alongside this, we consider eighteenth-century debates about wild children, often thought to have been raised by wolves and other animals, and their role in key questions about the origins of language and society.

The collection continues with essays on werewolves and other shapeshifters as depicted in folk tales, literature, film and TV, concluding with the transition from animal to human in contemporary art, poetry, and fashion.

This book offers a rich and multifaceted exploration of the cultural significance of wolves, wild children, and werewolves, shedding light on their enduring presence in human imagination and society. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in the intersection of culture, history, and the natural world.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 235 x 156 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526171979