Augoustakis, Antony
Epic Heroes on Screen (Screening Antiquity)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474454636
- author:
- Augoustakis, Antony
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.44 kg
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Epic Heroes on Screen brings together a range of perspectives on twenty-first century cinematic representations of heroes from ancient Greece and Rome. Since 2000, numerous figures from these cultures have appeared on film and TV, including Hercules and leaders of the Greek and Roman worlds. This collection examines the overlooked links between various productions, covering topics such as society, politics, generational issues, gender, fan reception, and star texts. It also considers the creation of antiheroes in the twenty-first century, featuring original research in fields of history, politics, film, and fan culture.
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