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Epic Heroes on Screen

Epic Heroes on Screen

Emma Stafford
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Since 2000, numerous heroes of the ancient world have appeared on film and TV, from the mythical Hercules to leaders of the Greek and Roman worlds. Films and shows discussed in this volume range from Hercules and The Legend of Hercules to TV shows, Atlantis and Supernatural, to other biopic works influenced by the ancient hero. This is the first collection to look at the most recent manifestations of the ancient hero on screen. It brings together a range of perspectives on twenty-first century cinematic representations of heroes and antiheroes from the ancient world.
Language
English
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Release
June 05, 2018
ISBN
1474424511
ISBN 13
9781474424516

Epic Heroes on Screen

Emma Stafford
5/5 ( ratings)
Since 2000, numerous heroes of the ancient world have appeared on film and TV, from the mythical Hercules to leaders of the Greek and Roman worlds. Films and shows discussed in this volume range from Hercules and The Legend of Hercules to TV shows, Atlantis and Supernatural, to other biopic works influenced by the ancient hero. This is the first collection to look at the most recent manifestations of the ancient hero on screen. It brings together a range of perspectives on twenty-first century cinematic representations of heroes and antiheroes from the ancient world.
Language
English
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Release
June 05, 2018
ISBN
1474424511
ISBN 13
9781474424516

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