Waiting for the Barbarians: Essays from the Classics to Pop Culture
In this collection of essays, Daniel Mendelsohn traces the figure of the barbarian from classical literature into modern popular culture. With a wide-ranging approach, he considers how ideas of civilization, otherness, and cultural identity continue to influence the stories societies tell about themselves and those beyond their boundaries.
About This Book
Daniel Mendelsohn explores the idea of the barbarian across literature, history, and popular culture.
These essays consider how the classical world has shaped later understandings of outsiders, civilization, and cultural identity.
Moving between canonical works and contemporary subjects, the collection connects ancient concerns with modern ways of thinking.
Written with intellectual range and close attention to culture, this volume offers a broad examination of the stories and assumptions surrounding the figure of the barbarian.
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