| Vader, Voldemort and Other Villains: Essays on Evil in Popular Media Contributor(s): Heit, Jamey (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0786458453 ISBN-13: 9780786458455 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - Performing Arts | Film - General - Social Science | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 791.436 |
| LCCN: 2011002048 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.79 lbs) 233 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What is evil? How do we understand it in our culture? The thirteen essays in this critical volume explore the different ways in which evil is portrayed in popular culture, particularly film and novels. Iconic figures of evil are considered, as is the repeated use of classic themes within our intellectual tradition. Topics covered include serial killers in film, the Twilight series, the Harry Potter series, Star Wars, and more. Collectively, these essays suggest how vital the notion of evil is to our culture, which in turn suggest a need to reflect on what it means to value what is good. |
Contributor Bio(s): Heit, Jamey: - Jamey Heit |