Andromeda's Chains: Gender and Interpretation in Victorian Literature and Art by Adrienne Munich - 1993-06-10

Columbia University Press, 1993-06-10. First Edition. Paperback. Like New. 8x5x0. Text and images unmarked. The wrapper is clean, corners sharp. 8vo. xii, 222pp.

Columbia University Press, 1993-06-10. Paperback. Like New. 8x5x0. A sharp academic trade paper, clean with a tight binding with an unmarked text.From a private smoke free collection.Shipping within 24 hours a tracking number and delivery confirmation.

Softcover volume, measuring approximately 6.25" x 9.25", shows light shelfwear. Binding is sound. Pages are clean and bright. Full-page and in-text illustrations. xii/222 pages."Applying feminist theory to some lesser-known works by well known authors and painters, Munich (English, SUNY, Stony Brook) explores the psychological and cultural implications of the Victorian (male) treatment of the Perseus and Andromeda myth and its medieval analog, the legend of St. George and the dragon. With 31 photographs of the works discussed".

New York: Columbia University Press, 1989. xii, + 222pp., b/white illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated ('Andromeda', Edward Poynter) card wrapper negligibly scuffed only. " . . . explores the power and the passion with which Victorian male writers and artists gave meaning to the Perseus and Andromeda myth and its medieval analogue, the legend of St. George and the dragon . . . Employing examples from Morris, Browning, Kingsley, Hopkins, Ruskin and Rossetti - along with artists who were their contemporaries - Munich demonstrates that since men rather than women used the Perseus and Andromeda myth for creative purposes, analyzing the Victorian Andromedas illuminates the gendered aspect of Victorian culture." Includes Bibliography and Index. Book weight approx. 350g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Columbia Univ Pr, 1993. Paperback. New. reissue edition. 238 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches.

Columbia University Press, 1993-06-10. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!