by Dennis Patrick Slattery (Author)
Explores the wounded body in literature from Homer to Toni Morrison, examining how it functions archetypally as both a cultural metaphor and a poetic image.
Author Biography
Dennis Patrick Slattery is Interdisciplinary Coordinator and Core Faculty Member, the Mythological Studies Program, Pacifica Graduate Institute. He is the author of The Idiot: Dostoevsky's Fantastic Prince.
Number of Pages: 312
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 18, 1999