Feminism in the Worlds of Neil Gaiman

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Feminism in the Worlds of Neil Gaiman

Essays on the Comics, Poetry and Prose

Literature: history and criticism Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers Science fiction Fantasy Gender studies: women and girls Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Reference, guides and reviews

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Language: English

Published by: McFarland

Published on: 24 September 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 296 pages

ISBN: 9781476600925


This collection of new essays looks carefully at the broad spectrum of Neil Gaiman''s work and how he interacts with feminism. Sixteen diverse essays from Gaiman scholars examine highlights from Gaiman''s graphic novels, short stories, novels, poems and screenplays, and confront the difficult issues he raises, including femininity, the male gaze, issues of age discrimination, rape, and feminine agency. Altogether the essays probe the difficult and complex representation of women and issues of femininity in the worlds of Neil Gaiman.

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