Mothers & Other Monsters
Photograph
Judith Anderson, arm outstretched, in a scene from Medea (detail), from Vogue December 1, 1947
Notes
The nominal subject of author Maureen F. McHugh’s collection of stories revolves around families, relationships and modern life. The book’s title speaks for itself.
Erwin Blumenfeld’s cover photograph portrays the actress Judith Anderson in the role of Medea, who, after discovering that her spouse Jason (of Argonaut legend) has been unfaithful, murders their two children.
To view an uncropped version of Blumenfeld’s photo, from the photo agency Shutterstock, click here.