Description
This book is a collection of essays that explore the presence of classical mythology and culture in modern popular culture. The essays are written by a variety of authors and cover a variety of topics, making it suitable for a wide range of readers. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on films set in Ancient Greece and Rome, and the second of which focuses on films that reflect archetypal features of classical literature. The essays are well-written and provide a wealth of information on the topic.
Classical Myth and Culture in the Cinema is a collection of essays presenting a variety of approaches to films set in Ancient Greece and Rome and to films that reflect archetypal features of classical literature. The book illustrates the continuing presence of antiquity in the most varied and influential medium of modern popular culture. The diversity of content and theoretical stances found in Classical Myth and Culture in the Cinema will make this volume required reading for scholars and students interested in the presence of Greece and Rome in modern popular culture. Review: Illuminating and thought-provoking readings, making the potential readership of this book large and wide-ranging Greece & Rome