The 14 essays in this volume explore Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight series in the contexts of literature, religion, fairy tales, film, and the gothic. Several contributors examine Meyer's emphasis on abstinence, considering how, why, and if the author's Mormon faith has influenced the series' worldview. Others look at fan involvement in the Twilight world, focusing on how the series' avid following has led to an economic transformation in Forks, Washington, the real town where the fictional series is set. Other topics include Meyer's use of Quileute shape-shifting legends; Twilight's literary heritage and its frequent references to classic works of literature; and the series's controversial depictions of feminity.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Co Inc
ISBN-13
9780786449989
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94828967
Product Key Features
Book Title
The 'twilight' Mystique: Critical Essays on the Novels and Films
Author
Amy M. Clarke, Marijane Osborn
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literary Theory
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
247 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Amy M. Clarke, Marijane Osborn
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