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Supernatural, Humanity, and the Soul: On the Highway to Hell and Back
Susan A. George
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Description for Supernatural, Humanity, and the Soul: On the Highway to Hell and Back
Hardcover. Through nine seasons the TV show Supernatural has delved into social, philosophical, literary, and theological themes that not only add depth to the show, but reflect our era's intellectual concerns. This book contextualizes Supernatural within the renaissance of the fantastic in pop culture and traces its roots in folklore and Biblical narrative. Num Pages: 235 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: APT; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
Through nine seasons the TV show Supernatural has delved into social, philosophical, literary, and theological themes that not only add depth to the show, but reflect our era's intellectual concerns. This book contextualizes Supernatural within the renaissance of the fantastic in pop culture and traces its roots in folklore and Biblical narrative.
Through nine seasons the TV show Supernatural has delved into social, philosophical, literary, and theological themes that not only add depth to the show, but reflect our era's intellectual concerns. This book contextualizes Supernatural within the renaissance of the fantastic in pop culture and traces its roots in folklore and Biblical narrative.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
Number of Pages
223
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137412553
SKU
V9781137412553
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About Susan A. George
KT Torrey, Virginia Technical University, USA Elisabeth G. Wolfe, independent scholar Patricia Grosse, Villanova University, USA Cait Coker, Texas A and M University, USA Candace Benefiel, Texas A and M University, USA Sharon D. King, University of California, Los Angeles, USA Rebecca-Anne C. Do Rozario, Monash University, Australia Erin Giannini, University of East Anglia, UK Ralph Beliveau, University of Oklahoma, ... Read more
Reviews for Supernatural, Humanity, and the Soul: On the Highway to Hell and Back
"For years, Supernatural has been one of television's most engaging and provocative series. By analyzing the show's proficiency at deconstructing and reconstructing traditional concepts of theology, mythology, and gender within the context of postmodern popular culture, George and Hansen's critical anthology goes a long way toward explaining the series' resilience - making this volume a must read for any serious ... Read more