The vampire defanged : how the embodiment of evil became a romantic hero
(Book)
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Published
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, [2011].
ISBN
9781587432897, 1587432897
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District - Stacks | 809 CLE | On Shelf |
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Published
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, [2011].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
v, 199 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781587432897, 1587432897
Notes
Bibliography
Includes filmography and bibliographical references (pages 183-191) and index.
Description
"Vampires first entered the pop culture arena with Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula. Today, vampires are everywhere. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the Twilight Saga to HBO's True Blood series, pop culture can't get enough of the vampire phenomenon. Bringing her literary expertise to this timely subject, Susannah Clements reveals the roots of the vampire myth and shows how it was originally immersed in Christian values and symbolism. Over time, however, vampires have been 'defanged' as their spiritual significance has waned, and what was once the embodiment of evil has turned into a teen idol and the ultimate romantic hero. Clements offers a close reading of selected vampire texts, explaining how this transformation occurred and helping readers discern between the variety of vampire stories presented in movies, TV shows, and novels. Her probing engagement of the vampire metaphor enables readers to make Christian sense of this popular obsession" -- BACK COVER.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Clements, S. (2011). The vampire defanged: how the embodiment of evil became a romantic hero . Brazos Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clements, Susannah, 1974-. 2011. The Vampire Defanged: How the Embodiment of Evil Became a Romantic Hero. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clements, Susannah, 1974-. The Vampire Defanged: How the Embodiment of Evil Became a Romantic Hero Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2011.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Clements, S. (2011). The vampire defanged: how the embodiment of evil became a romantic hero. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Clements, Susannah. The Vampire Defanged: How the Embodiment of Evil Became a Romantic Hero Brazos Press, 2011.
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