Medieval Monstrosity: Imagining the Monstrous in Medieval Europe

This volume explores the concept of monstrosity in medieval Europe around 500-1500 CE, focusing on specific themes, types of monsters, and their representations in primary sources and popular culture. It provides a survey of medieval monstrosity for a non-specialist audience and offers a theoretical framework for interpreting the monstrous. Ideal for undergraduate students and courses in English, French, Art History, and Medieval Studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the multifaceted and intricate concept of monstrosity in medieval Europe, spanning the period from around 500 to 1500 CE. Through a collection of contextual chapters and primary sources, it explores a wide range of manifestations and interpretations of this concept.

The book's main chapters are organized around specific themes, such as particular types of monsters or representations of monstrosity. Each chapter begins with a contextual essay that synthesizes recent scholarship on the theme, excerpts from primary sources, and a comprehensive bibliography of additional primary and secondary sources related to the topics addressed.

In addition to building upon the extensive body of scholarship on monsters and monstrosity that has emerged in recent decades, the book also engages with the current fascination with monsters in popular culture, particularly in movies, television, and video games. It presents a survey of medieval monstrosity for a non-specialist audience and offers a theoretical framework for interpreting the monstrous.

This book is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students engaged in the study of monstrosity, as well as for undergraduate courses that cover the supernatural and the manifestations of the monstrous discussed in the book. With materials drawn from a diverse range of medieval sources, it also appeals to courses in English, French, Art History, and Medieval Studies.

In conclusion, this volume offers a rich and comprehensive exploration of monstrosity in medieval Europe, providing a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike. Its interdisciplinary approach and extensive coverage of themes make it an essential addition to the field of medieval studies.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367197421