Approaching the Hunger Games Trilogy

A Literary and Cultural Analysis

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

This book addresses Suzanne Collins's work from a number of literary and cultural perspectives in an effort to better understand both its significance and its appeal. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to the Hunger Games trilogy, drawing from literary studies, psychology, gender studies, media studies, philosophy, and cultural studies. An analytical rather than evaluative work, it dispenses with extended theoretical discussions and academic jargon. Assuming that readers are familiar with the entire trilogy, the book also avoids plot summary and character analysis, instead focusing on the significance of the story and its characters. It includes a biographical essay, glossaries, questions for further study, and an extensive bibliography.Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-07-26
Mått:152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt:290 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:206
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786468645

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The late Tom Henthorne was an associate professor of English and Women’s and Gender Studies at Pace University and director of the American Studies program. He was the author of numerous articles on topics ranging from Cyberspace to Star Wars and wrote a book on Joseph Conrad’s early, postcolonial fiction.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroductionSuzanne Collins: A BiographyOne. Make of It What You Will: The Hunger Games Trilogy as a Literary ProductionTwo. The Importance of Being Katniss: Identity, Gender and TransgressionThree. Making War, Not Love: Conﬂict, Representation and ActivismFour. Isn’t It Pragmatic? Intelligent Practice, Ethics and LawFive. “Real or Not Real?” Reality Television and the Hunger Games TrilogySix. Dystopia with a Difference: The Lessons of Panem and District 13Seven. Survivor Stories: Trauma, Recovery and NarrativeEight. Make of It What You Will (Remix): The Hunger Games Trilogy as Digital TextAppendix A: Glossary of TermsAppendix B: Glossary of CharactersAppendix C: Questions for Further StudyBibliographyIndex