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Women in Game of Thrones
Power, Conformity and Resistance
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2014
230 kr
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Game of Thrones , one of the hottest series on television, leaves hundreds of critics divided on how "feminist" the show really is. Certainly the female characters, strong and weak, embody a variety of archetypes--widow queens, warrior women, damsels in distress, career women, priestesses, crones, …
Buffy and the Heroine's Journey
Vampire Slayer as Feminine Chosen One
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2014
328 kr
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The worlds of Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and other modern epics feature the Chosen One--an adolescent boy who defeats the Dark Lord and battles the sorrows of the world. Television''s Buffy the Vampire Slayer represents a different kind of epic--the heroine''s journey, not the hero''s. This …
Teaching with Harry Potter
Essays on Classroom Wizardry from Elementary School to College
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2013
328 kr
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The Harry Potter phenomenon created a surge in reading with a lasting effect on all areas of culture, especially education. Today, teachers across the world are harnessing the power of the series to teach history, gender studies, chemistry, religion, philosophy, sociology, architecture, Latin, …
Symbolism and Sources of Outlander
The Scottish Fairies, Folklore, Ballads, Magic and Meanings That Inspired the Series
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2015
225 kr
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Outlander is much more than a television romance about a World War II nurse and a Jacobite soldier in a fetching kilt. The series--and the massive serial novel on which it is based--has been categorized as a period drama, adventure saga, military history and fantasy epic. Inspired by the Irish …
Comics of Joss Whedon
Critical Essays
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2015
328 kr
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A great deal of scholarship has focused on Joss Whedon''s television and film work, which includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Doctor Horrible''s Sing-Along Blog, The Cabin in the Woods and The Avengers . But Whedon''s work in the world of comics has largely been ignored. He created his own …
Adoring Outlander
Essays on Fandom, Genre and the Female Audience
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2016
230 kr
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What is behind Outlander fever--the hit television drama''s popularity? Is it author Diana Gabaldon''s teasing posts on social media? Is it the real history reimagined? The highly emotional melodrama? Or is it the take-charge heroine and the sweet hero in a kilt? One of the show''s biggest draws is …
Women Versed in Myth
Essays on Modern Poets
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel, Harris Colleen S. Harris
E-bok, 2016
321 kr
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Throughout history, men have prayed to gods and poets have interpreted ancient myths for new audiences. But what about women? With sections on teaching and modern writing, this collection of new essays examines how modern female poets--including H.D., Louise Gluck, Ruth Fainlight, Rita Dove, Sylvia …
Outlander's Sassenachs
Essays on Gender, Race, Orientation and the Other in the Novels and Television Series
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2016
230 kr
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A time travel epic featuring history and romance, Outlander --unlike most adventure series--is aimed at women audiences. The kilted male characters, the female narrator, the fantastic period costumes are atypical of male-gendered television. Both the show and the novels on which it is based address …
Superheroines and the Epic Journey
Mythic Themes in Comics, Film and Television
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2017
230 kr
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The heroine''s journey echoes throughout ancient legend. Each young woman combats her dark side and emerges stronger. This quest is also a staple of American comic books. Wonder Woman with semi-divine powers gives us a new female-centered creation story. Batgirl, Batwoman and Black Widow discover …
Women in Doctor Who
Damsels, Feminists and Monsters
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2018
294 kr
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Over the past half-century Doctor Who has defined science fiction television. The women in the series--from orphans and heroic mothers to seductresses and clever teachers--flourish in their roles yet rarely surmount them. Some companions rescue the Doctor and charm viewers with their technical …
Women of Orphan Black
Faces of the Feminist Spectrum
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2018
382 kr
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Orphan Black ''s Tatiana Maslany plays a host of the show''s main characters, all clones of an illegal experiment. The mighty heroines save one another and destroy the patriarchy while subverting gender expectations. The feminist clones are Sarah, who clashes with her radical feminist …
Fourth Wave Feminism in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Volume 1. Essays on Film Representations, 2012-2019
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2019
279 kr
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Fourth wave feminism has entered the national conversation and established a highly visible presence in popular media, especially in cutting-edge science fiction and fantasy films and television series. Wonder Woman, the Wasp, and Captain Marvel headline superhero films while Black Panther …
Fourth Wave Feminism in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Volume 2. Essays on Television Representations, 2013-2019
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2020
417 kr
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Television is entering a unique era, in which women and minorities no longer serve under white captains but take the lead--and all the other roles as well. In a brilliant new universe where the intersectional values of fourth wave feminism are becoming more widespread, fantasy and science fiction …
Wonder Women and Bad Girls
Superheroine and Supervillainess Archetypes in Popular Media
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2020
294 kr
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Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Shuri, and Black Widow. These four characters portray very different versions of women: the superheroine, the abuse victim, the fourth wave princess, and the spy, respectively. In this in-depth analysis of female characters in superhero media, the author begins by …
Star Wars and the Hero's Journey
Mythic Character Arcs Through the 12-Film Epic
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2021
286 kr
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The original Star Wars trilogy famously follows Joseph Campbell''s model for the hero''s journey, making Luke Skywalker''s story the new hero quest for a modern age. With the nine-plus film saga complete, however, new story patterns have emerged as the hero''s journey is imagined over and over for …
Villain's Journey
Descent and Return in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2021
328 kr
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The villain''s journey is rare in popular culture--most characters are fully-formed tyrants with little to no story arc. However, a few particularly epic series take the time to develop complex villains, including Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, Babylon 5, Game of Thrones , and Buffy …
Adapting Bridgerton
Essays on the Netflix Show in Context
Av Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2024
294 kr
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The beloved television show Bridgerton breaks racial barriers as it explores an alternate history in which biracial Queen Charlotte elevated people of color to dukes and earls, welcoming new perspectives in Regency London. Essays in this work examine in detail the hit Netflix series. Topics covered …
Trans and Non-Binary Hero's Journey
Quests for Empowerment in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Av Leetal Dean Leetal, Frankel Valerie Estelle Frankel
E-bok, 2024
328 kr
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A brave heroine whose quest involves living her true gender. A genderqueer knight who battles the transphobic court to save their prince. Often fearing discovery, the trans hero embarks on adventure, aided by an accepting mentor and other allies, and challenged by transphobic villains and sometimes …
