Beyond the Night Creatures of Life, Death and the In-Between
| Other author | Farghaly, Nadine Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publisher Bristol : ISD [Distributor] |
| Description | 298 p. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Summary | Annotation Werewolves, witches, vampires, demons, gods, zombies, and shape-shifters; these are just a few examples of the monstrous that society is confronted with. Most people have some knowledge about these creatures, and have had fleeting contact with ghosts, fairies, vampires and goblins, either in their imagination, or while reading, watching, or interacting with other people (whether in reality or the online world). From Beowulf and Buffy, to Freddy Krueger and Frankenstein's Monster, this collection highlights different aspects of the monstrous, and discusses various ways in which they can be read, discussed, and understood. What does the mother in Beowulf really represent? How can the character of Zoey Redbird really be understood? What is the importance of memories in Buffy the Vampire Slayer? And what should we make of Terry Pratchett's undead creatures? And what role does the children-friendly vampire play? Beyond the Night offers a range of insights into these topics, as well as many more. It presents the reader with a vast array of old and new creatures in popular culture, analysing the significance they have for wider society. This collection will also help readers to understand their favourite monsters better in relation to questions concerning sexuality, gender, social change, and otherness. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781443877503 |
| ISBN | 1443877506 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781443877503 |
| Stock number | 01436906 |
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