Proteus - The Language of Metamorphosis

Summary

Since Ovid, the concept of metamorphosis has been a temptation for writers, not only as a metaphor for shifting personal identity but as a way of exploring ideas of cultural and political transition. A collection of essays on how writers have used this pervasive concept to raise questions about the nature and agency of radical change.

Product details

• Authors: George Ferzoco, Ferzoco George
• Assisted by: Carla Dente (Editor), George Ferzoco (Editor), Miriam Gill (Editor), Marina Spunta (Editor), Martin Stannard (Editor), Greg Walker (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9781138620254
• ISBN: 978-1-138-62025-4
• No. of pages: 306
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; PHILOSOPHY / General, PHILOSOPHY / Political, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, PHILOSOPHY / Criticism, LITERARY CRITICISM / Comparative Literature, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900