Werewolves and other shapeshifters in popular culture

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.

subjects: Religious aspects,  Metamorphosis in literature,  Fantasy fiction,  History and criticism,  Werewolves in literature,  Werewolves in motion pictures,  Metamorphosis,  Shapeshifting,  Mythology,  Metamorphosis, mythology,  Metamorphosis, religious aspects,  Fantasy fiction, history and criticism