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Journeys to the underworld and heavenly realm in ancient and medieval literature
- Title
- Journeys to the underworld and heavenly realm in ancient and medieval literature / John C. Stephens.
- Author
- Stephens, John Charles
- Publication
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFD 19-3093 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- vii, 175 pages; 23 cm
- Summary
- "The author analyzes tales of wonder in both ancient and medieval European literature. Otherworldly narratives appeared in various literary contexts in the ancient world, including mythology, poetry and philosophical writings. In medieval times, they remained a popular form of literary expression. These stories are primarily religious in nature, describing fantastic worlds filled with miracles and supernatural beings"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Ancient cosmology -- Numinous otherworldly journeys -- Mystical otherworldly journeys -- Journeys of spiritual transformation -- Courageous journeys in the face of death -- The journey to philosophic wisdom -- The journey to moral awareness.
- Call Number
- JFD 19-3093
- ISBN
- 9781476674513
- 1476674515
- LCCN
- 2019002307
- 15617923
- OCLC
- 1085577401
- Author
- Stephens, John Charles, author.
- Title
- Journeys to the underworld and heavenly realm in ancient and medieval literature / John C. Stephens.
- Publisher
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Standard Identifier
- 15617923
- Research Call Number
- JFD 19-3093