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.
| ISBN: | 9780786449989 |
| Publication date: | 30th October 2010 |
| Author: | Amy M Clarke |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 247 pages |
| Series: | Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Genres: |
Literary essays Literary companions, book reviews and guides Films, cinema |
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.
The 'Twilight' Mystique features in the following genres: Literary essays, Literary companions, book reviews and guides, Films, cinema
The 'Twilight' Mystique is available in Paperback
The 'Twilight' Mystique was written by Amy M Clarke and published by McFarland & Co Inc
The 'Twilight' Mystique has 247 pages
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