Journeys To The Underworld And Heavenly Realm In Ancient And Medieval Literature
McFarland
ISBN13:
9781476674513
$50.51
Concepts of heaven and hell are among the oldest, most widespread religious beliefs in history. In Western literature, they are frequently embedded in stories of underworld explorations and celestial journeys--stories examining the nature of the universe, life on earth and the existence of the gods. The author analyzes tales of wonder in both ancient and medieval European literature. Other-worldly narratives appeared in 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.
- | Author: John C. Stephens
- | Publisher: McFarland
- | Publication Date: Feb 14, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 183 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/Religion
- | ISBN-10: 1476674515
- | ISBN-13: 9781476674513
- Author:
- John C. Stephens
- Publisher:
- McFarland
- Publication Date:
- Feb 14, 2019
- Number of pages:
- 183 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback/Religion
- ISBN-10:
- 1476674515
- ISBN-13:
- 9781476674513