The Monarch and the: Western and Global Perspectives (Perspectives on the Non-Human in Literature and Culture)

By: Nizar Zouidi

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Synopsis: This collection studies the representations of the character of the monarch in literature and cinema. Being a person, an institution, a character archetype and a narrative role, the characters of the monarch and other royal or regal characters oscillate between humanity and the non-human. As such, they are hybrid forms of existence and subjectivity. The authors of this collection explore this hybridity across large spectra of genres, historical periods and cultural contexts. Some of the most prolific and widely read scholars analyze the archetype of the monarch on the page, the stage and the screen. They cover large swathes of intersecting creative and interpretive territories including ancient epic and religious poetry, Arthurian legends, British Renaissance and modern drama, British horror films and Hollywood crime and sports films. This collection also features interviews with six prominent comic book writers and artists, who discuss the influence of classical royal archetypes on their works.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781003830528
Related ISBNs:: 9781032423821, 9781032423814, 9781003362548
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 12/27/23
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Nizar Zouidi
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Social Studies, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Nizar Zouidi