{"product_id":"gender-and-the-male-character-in-21st-century-fairy-tale-narratives-from-enchanted-heroes-to-modern-masculinities-hardcover","title":"Gender and the Male Character in 21st Century Fairy Tale Narratives: From Enchanted Heroes to Modern Masculinities - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatalie Le Clue\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the shady and complicated Rumpelstiltskin to the born-again hero of Captain Hook in Once Upon a Time, as well as films which magnify the male character such as The Huntsman: Winter's War, Tangled, Frozen, and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, the male fairy tale character has received increased attention in fictional narratives over the past decade. For the first time, \u003cem\u003eGender and the Male Character in 21st Century Fairy Tale Narratives\u003c\/em\u003e extends this attention into the realm of academic study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing differing perspectives and disciplines, including gender, queer, fan, and television and film studies, chapters take an interdisciplinary approach to analyse male characters through lenses such as race, disability, class, religion, and sexuality. Contributors unveil alternative conceptualisations of 'traditional' male fairy tale characters, weaving a rich story of the interaction between popular culture, gender representation, power, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Prince Charming in the academic spotlight, this collection examines the evolution of male fairy tale characters across modern series and films to bridge a gap that afflicts multiple disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatalie Le Clue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a postdoctoral fellow in the department of Media and Communication at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Her research delves into fan studies, specifically examining toxic fan practices, alongside a focus on television studies with an emphasis on fairytale mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752292090144,"sku":"9781837537891","price":188.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/002c947d682a2c68864d1d1d0c2ed569.webp?v=1779992141","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gender-and-the-male-character-in-21st-century-fairy-tale-narratives-from-enchanted-heroes-to-modern-masculinities-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}