Seduced by Twilight
The Allure and Contradictory Messages of the Popular Saga
245 pages · Released Jan 10, 2014 · McFarland
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This is a work of literary criticism and cultural analysis, not a children's or YA book. It examines the Twilight saga through an academic lens, discussing themes of romance, body image, gender, race, class, and sexuality. It is intended for older teens or adults interested in media studies and cultural criticism, not for recreational reading by younger audiences.
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Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga has maintained a tight grip on the contemporary cultural imagination. 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... Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga has maintained a tight grip on the contemporary cultural imagination. 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. Through a careful analysis of the texts, the fandom and the current socio-historical climate, this work argues that the success of the Twilight series stems chiefly from Meyer's negotiation of cultural mores.
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