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Set in 1764, the story unfolds around a peasant girl who becomes the first victim of a terrifying creature that stalks the countryside. As the creature claims over a hundred lives, it captures the fascination of Europe, blending horror with historical intrigue. The narrative explores themes of fear, survival, and the impact of folklore on society, revealing how a single event can spark widespread panic and myth-making.
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Monsters of the Gevaudan, Jay M. Smith
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Monsters of the Gevaudan
- Subtitle
- The Making of a Beast
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jay M. Smith
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9780674047167
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, France, History of Europe, Mythical Creatures, Unexplained Mysteries, Cultural History, Folklore, Folk Culture, 18th century, Wolves, Hunters, Cryptozoology, Carnivorans, Louis XV., 1710-1774
- First published
- 2012
- Original title
- Monsters of the Gévaudan. The Making of a Beast
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1764, the story unfolds around a peasant girl who becomes the first victim of a terrifying creature that stalks the countryside. As the creature claims over a hundred lives, it captures the fascination of Europe, blending horror with historical intrigue. The narrative explores themes of fear, survival, and the impact of folklore on society, revealing how a single event can spark widespread panic and myth-making.