The Twilight Mystique: Critical Essays on the Novels and Films

by Amy M. Clarke and Marijane Osborn

Book Overview

The 13 essays in this volume explore Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight series in the contexts of literature, religion, fairy tales, film, and the gothic. Several examine Meyer's emphasis on abstinence, considering how, why, and if the author's Mormon faith has influenced the series' worldview. Others look at fan involvement in the Twilight world, focusing on how the series' avid following has led to an economic transformation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786449985
• ISBN13: 9780786449989
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 247 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher