Monsters of the Gévaudan: The Making of a Beast
by Jay M. Smith
Jay M. Smith investigates the story of the Gévaudan beast and the forces that transformed a historical episode into a lasting legend. Blending history with cultural analysis, this book explores how monsters are imagined, remembered, and given meaning over time.
About This Book
Monsters of the Gévaudan: The Making of a Beast examines the enduring story of the Gévaudan beast.
Jay M. Smith considers how an episode from the past came to be understood through ideas about monsters, danger, and public fear.
The book focuses on the process by which historical events are shaped into memorable legends and cultural narratives.
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