Supernatural Youth

The Rise of the Teen Hero in Literature and Popular Culture

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Television, Performing Arts, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Supernatural Youth by Alison Ching, Cary Elza, Gideon Haberkorn, David Kociemba, Alice Mills, Jennifer Moorman, Verena Reinhardt, Hugh H. Davis, Anastasia Salter, Tiffany S. Teofilo, R.C Neighbors, Jason L Winslade, Michael Cisco, Lexington Books
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Author: Alison Ching, Cary Elza, Gideon Haberkorn, David Kociemba, Alice Mills, Jennifer Moorman, Verena Reinhardt, Hugh H. Davis, Anastasia Salter, Tiffany S. Teofilo, R.C Neighbors, Jason L Winslade, Michael Cisco ISBN: 9780739149799
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: October 16, 2011
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: Alison Ching, Cary Elza, Gideon Haberkorn, David Kociemba, Alice Mills, Jennifer Moorman, Verena Reinhardt, Hugh H. Davis, Anastasia Salter, Tiffany S. Teofilo, R.C Neighbors, Jason L Winslade, Michael Cisco
ISBN: 9780739149799
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: October 16, 2011
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

Supernatural Youth: The Rise of the Teen Hero in Literature and Popular Culture, edited by Jes Battis, addresses the role of adolescence in fantastic media, adventure stories, cinema, and television aimed at youth. The goal of this volume is to analyze the ways in which young heroic protagonists are presented in such popular literary and visual texts. Supernatural Youth surveys a variety of sources whose young protagonists are placed in heroic positions, whether by magic, technology, prophecy, or other forces beyond their control. Series examined include Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Supernatural Youth, edited by Jes Battis, is essential for educators who work in the fields of English, media studies, women's studies, LGBT studies, and sociology, as well as undergraduate students who are interested in popular culture.

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Supernatural Youth: The Rise of the Teen Hero in Literature and Popular Culture, edited by Jes Battis, addresses the role of adolescence in fantastic media, adventure stories, cinema, and television aimed at youth. The goal of this volume is to analyze the ways in which young heroic protagonists are presented in such popular literary and visual texts. Supernatural Youth surveys a variety of sources whose young protagonists are placed in heroic positions, whether by magic, technology, prophecy, or other forces beyond their control. Series examined include Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Supernatural Youth, edited by Jes Battis, is essential for educators who work in the fields of English, media studies, women's studies, LGBT studies, and sociology, as well as undergraduate students who are interested in popular culture.

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