Seduced by Twilight: The Allure and Contradictory Messages of the Popular Saga
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.36 (663 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786460423 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 234 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Natalie Wilson teaches literature and women's studies at Cal State San Marcos. She has lectured widely on the Twilight series and writes the blog, Seduced by Twilight.
. She has lectured widely on the Twilight series and writes the blog, Seduced by Twilight. About the Author Natalie Wilson teaches literature and women's studies at Cal State San Marcos
Review: Wilson, Seduced By Twilight Natalie Wilson's book Seduced by Twilight provides an excellent examination of the pop culture phenomenon know as Twilight. Countering the simplistic reactions to this incredibly popular series in the media and some feminist scholarship, Wilson presents a nuanced exploration of both the conservativ. "Engrossing Read" according to Andrea R. Greenwood. This book offers some fascinating insights up until the last few chapters, where in the author contradics many of the things she said earlier in the book. The conclusion she ultimately comes to also feels like a bit of a cop-out.It also irked me that she completely ignored the large percentage of f. Seduced by Natalie Wilson I have to start by raving about this author. She was able to create an educational and insightful book that was interesting to read. Her writing is phenomenal. I am anxious to see what else we see from this author.This book takes a critical and thoughtful look at the messages presented in the Twili
This timely and critical work examines how the Twilight series offers addictively appealing messages about love, romance, sex, beauty and body image, and how these charged themes interact with cultural issues regarding race, class, gender and sexuality. Stephanie Meyer's Twilight saga has maintained a tight grip on the contemporary culture's imagination. An insightful and scholarly addition to commentary on the Twilight phenomenon.. Through a careful analysis of the texts, the fandom and the current cultural climate, this book argues that the success of the Twilight series stems chiefly from Meyer's savvy negotiation of cultural mores