The Monstrous Mother: Unexpected Evil in Myth, Literature, and Popular Culture

Corradino, Anna Chiara; Grilli, Alessandro

This edited volume delves into the unexpected, intriguing depictions of monstrous mothers in different cultures, literatures, and the arts. This wide-ranging topic is explored through a variety of methodological approaches, spanning disciplines from sociology to film studies, and from comparative literature to cultural studies.

The scope of this collection is global, highlighting the presence of maternal monstrosity not only in Western cultures but also in a number of other cultural contexts worldwide. The book’s international and interdisciplinary perspective makes it relevant to a broad and diverse readership focusing on literary criticism, as well as cultural and gender studies.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2025-10-20

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031922923

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Dimensions: 210.0cm x148.0cm

Pages: 300.0