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Boy Detectives
Essays on the Hardy Boys and Others
Av Cornelius Michael G. Cornelius
E-bok, 2014
427 kr
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Much has been written about the girl sleuth in fiction, a feminist figure embodying all the potential wit and drive of girlhood. Her male counterpart, however, has received much less critical attention despite his popularity in the wider culture. This collection of 11 essays examines the boy …
Of Muscles and Men
Essays on the Sword and Sandal Film
Av Cornelius Michael G. Cornelius
E-bok, 2011
303 kr
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Few movie genres have highlighted the male body more effectively than the "sword-and-sandal" film, where the rippling torso and the bulging muscle are displayed for all to appreciate. Carrying his phallic sword and dressed in traditional garb calculated to bring attention to his magnificent …
Sex Is Out of This World
Essays on the Carnal Side of Science Fiction
Av Palumbo Donald E. Palumbo, Cornelius Michael G. Cornelius m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
328 kr
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"Science fiction" can be translated into "real unreality." More than a genre like fantasy, which creates entirely new realms of possibility, science fiction constructs its possibilities from what is real, from what is, indeed, possible, or conceivably so. This collection, then, looks to understand …
Spartacus in the Television Arena
Essays on the Starz Series
Av Cornelius Michael G. Cornelius
E-bok, 2015
279 kr
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Spartacus, the Thracian gladiator turned rebel leader, endures as a near-mythic hero who fought for the oppressed against a Roman oligarchy built on the backs of slave labor. The image of Spartacus as a noble if doomed avenger is familiar and his story has been retold through history as a …
Nancy Drew and Her Sister Sleuths
Essays on the Fiction of Girl Detectives
Av Gregg Melanie E. Gregg, Cornelius Michael G. Cornelius
E-bok, 2025
328 kr
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This collection of essays focuses on the girl sleuth, made famous by Nancy Drew but also characterized by other famous detectives like Cherry Ames, Trixie Belden, Linda Carlton, and even in contemporary media by Veronica Mars and Hermione Granger of the Harry Potter series. Topics include the …
Apocalypse TV
Essays on Society and Self at the End of the World
Av Ginn Sherry Ginn, Cornelius Michael G. Cornelius
E-bok, 2020
394 kr
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The end of the world may be upon us, but it certainly is taking its sweet time playing out. The walkers on The Walking Dead have been "walking" for nearly a decade. There are now dozens of apocalyptic television shows and we use the "end times" to describe everything from domestic politics and …
To Boldly Stay
Essays on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Av Cornelius Michael G. Cornelius, Ginn Sherry Ginn
E-bok, 2022
382 kr
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Despite the fact that Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ended over twenty-five years ago, there has yet to be a stand-alone assessment of the series. This collection corrects that omission, examining what made Deep Space Nine so unique within the Star Trek universe, and how that uniqueness paved the way …
Places of Childhood Fancy
Essays on Space and Speculation in Children''s Book Series
Av Ragsdale-Richards Marybeth Ragsdale-Richards, Cornelius Michael G. Cornelius
E-bok, 2023
492 kr
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Many of us grew up exploring fascinating worlds--in books, films, and, most importantly, our imaginations--places filled with mythological characters and magical landscapes where we had stunning experiences punctuated by the harmless pleasures that any child''s mind can conjure. These worlds …
