Classical Myth on Screen
| Author | : M. Cyrino |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2015-04-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137486035 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137486031 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (031 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Classical Myth on Screen by : M. Cyrino
Download or read book Classical Myth on Screen written by M. Cyrino and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of how screen texts embrace, refute, and reinvent the cultural heritage of antiquity, this volume looks at specific story-patterns and archetypes from Greco-Roman culture. The contributors offer a variety of perspectives, highlighting key cultural relay points at which a myth is received and reformulated for a particular audience.