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Afascinating and beautifully illustrated journeyacross the world and through the centuries in search of thesea monster.
This absorbing exploration of the sea monster in all its tentacular forms is a deep dive into the world ofsirens, mermaids, Scylla and krakenfrom 3C BCE to the modern day. Told through writings fromancient myths, early scientific natural histories and iconic literature, tales are intertwined withwonderful engravings, diagrams and paintings. These accounts give a unique perspective on thehistories of societies and culturesaround the world, taking in significant events like the Age of Sail, the Enlightenment and Darwinian evolution.
With their excess size, claws, tentacles and bloodlust, monsters represent our greatest fears:the unknown, the dark, the natural worldand even ourselves. As stories passed from generation to generation, they were analogues for dangerous weather events, foreign invaders, enemy nations, physical phenomena and real animals.
Prema Arasu brings togetherexcerpts from Beowulf, Moby-Dickand many other works by authors such asHomer, HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Jules Verne, HG Wells… Each is brought to life withan introduction and beautifully gory artwork, making this a gorgeous book that’s sure to draw you in and drag you down…
Edition: 2025
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