The 'Twilight' Mystique Critical Essays on the Novels and Films |
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| Editor:
| Clarke, Amy M.
Osborn, Marijane |
| Series title: | Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-4998-9 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $43.00 |
Book Description:
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Explores Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight series in the contexts of literature, religion, fairy tales, film, and the gothic. Contributors examine Meyer's emphasis on abstinence; fan involvement in the Twilight world; Meyer's use of Quileute shape-shifting legends; Twilight's literary heritage and its frequent references to classic works of literature; and the series' controversial depictions of femininity.
Explores Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight series in the contexts of literature, religion, fairy tales, film, and the gothic. Contributors examine Meyer's emphasis on abstinence; fan involvement in the Twilight world; Meyer's use of Quileute shape-shifting legends; Twilight's literary heritage and its frequent references to classic works of literature; and the series' controversial depictions of femininity.