The 'Twilight' Mystique - Critical Essays on the Novels and Films (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	November 2010
Editors:	Amy M. Clarke • Marijane Osborn
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	247
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-4998-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Literary reference works Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Essays, journals, letters & other prose works > General
LSN:	0-7864-4998-5
Barcode:	9780786449989

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