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Superman in Myth and Folklore (Hardcover)
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Superman in Myth and Folklore (Hardcover)
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Superman rose from popular culture - comic books, newspaper strips,
radio, television, novels, and movies - but people have so embraced
the character that he has now become part of folklore. This
transition from popular to folk culture signals the importance of
Superman to fans and to a larger American populace. Superman's
story has become a myth dramatizing identity, morality, and
politics. Many studies have examined the ways in which folklore has
provided inspiration for other forms of culture, especially
literature and cinema. In Superman in Myth and Folklore, Daniel
Peretti explores the meaning of folklore inspired by popular
culture, focusing not on the Man of Steel's origins but on the
culture he has helped create. Superman provides a way to approach
fundamental questions of human nature, a means of exploring
humanity's relationship with divinity, an exemplar for debate about
the type of hero society needs, and an articulation of the tension
between the individual and the community. Through examinations of
tattoos, humor, costuming, and festivals, Peretti portrays Superman
as a corporate-owned intellectual property and a model for
behavior, a means for expression and performance of individual
identity, and the focal point for disparate members of fan
communities. As fans apply Superman stories to their lives, they
elevate him to a mythical status. Peretti focuses on the way these
fans have internalized various aspects of the character. In doing
so, he delves into the meaning of Superman and his place in
American culture and demonstrates the character's staying power.
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