Monsters: Studies In Ferocity
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A fascinating work of cultural and natural history, Monsters: Studies in Ferocity chronicles humanity's enduring obsession with creatures of terror, from mythological beasts to real-world predators that have haunted the human imagination across centuries. Raymond Rudorff presents a wide-ranging investigation into the nature of ferocity itself, examining how monsters — both real and imagined — have shaped folklore, religion, art, and collective fear across civilisations. With scholarly authority and a keen eye for the bizarre, the work uncovers the deep psychological and cultural roots behind our compulsion to create, fear, and mythologise dangerous beings. Drawing on history, zoology, and legend, Rudorff illustrates how the concept of the monster reflects not just nature's capacity for violence, but also the darkest corners of the human psyche. This is an authoritative and compelling study for readers drawn to the intersection of natural history, mythology, and cultural analysis.
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$3.84Monsters: Studies In Ferocity
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A fascinating work of cultural and natural history, Monsters: Studies in Ferocity chronicles humanity's enduring obsession with creatures of terror, from mythological beasts to real-world predators that have haunted the human imagination across centuries. Raymond Rudorff presents a wide-ranging investigation into the nature of ferocity itself, examining how monsters — both real and imagined — have shaped folklore, religion, art, and collective fear across civilisations. With scholarly authority and a keen eye for the bizarre, the work uncovers the deep psychological and cultural roots behind our compulsion to create, fear, and mythologise dangerous beings. Drawing on history, zoology, and legend, Rudorff illustrates how the concept of the monster reflects not just nature's capacity for violence, but also the darkest corners of the human psyche. This is an authoritative and compelling study for readers drawn to the intersection of natural history, mythology, and cultural analysis.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A fascinating work of cultural and natural history, Monsters: Studies in Ferocity chronicles humanity's enduring obsession with creatures of terror, from mythological beasts to real-world predators that have haunted the human imagination across centuries. Raymond Rudorff presents a wide-ranging investigation into the nature of ferocity itself, examining how monsters — both real and imagined — have shaped folklore, religion, art, and collective fear across civilisations. With scholarly authority and a keen eye for the bizarre, the work uncovers the deep psychological and cultural roots behind our compulsion to create, fear, and mythologise dangerous beings. Drawing on history, zoology, and legend, Rudorff illustrates how the concept of the monster reflects not just nature's capacity for violence, but also the darkest corners of the human psyche. This is an authoritative and compelling study for readers drawn to the intersection of natural history, mythology, and cultural analysis.
