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Exploring the intersection of medieval themes and American culture, this book delves into the evolution of medievalist comics from the 1930s to today. It highlights key characters like Hal Foster's Prince Valiant and Green Arrow, illustrating how they reflect American ideals and historical preoccupations. The analysis reveals how these comics serve as cultural touchstones, engaging with concepts of democracy, individualism, and feminism while navigating the complexities of modern identity. Bishop's work emphasizes the enduring relevance of an imagined past in shaping contemporary narratives.
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Medievalist Comics and the American Century, Chris Bishop
- Sprache
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2020
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- Titel
- Medievalist Comics and the American Century
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Chris Bishop
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2020
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9781496830838
- Kategorie
- Literaturwissenschaft, Comics
- Beschreibung
- Exploring the intersection of medieval themes and American culture, this book delves into the evolution of medievalist comics from the 1930s to today. It highlights key characters like Hal Foster's Prince Valiant and Green Arrow, illustrating how they reflect American ideals and historical preoccupations. The analysis reveals how these comics serve as cultural touchstones, engaging with concepts of democracy, individualism, and feminism while navigating the complexities of modern identity. Bishop's work emphasizes the enduring relevance of an imagined past in shaping contemporary narratives.