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Considering Alan Ball : essays on sexuality, death and America in the television and film writings /

"This is the first book to explore the impact of Alan Ball's works on contemporary film, television, and western culture. The essays herein examine Ball's writings with emphasis on his best-known work. They offer insight into both the captivating and problematic dimensions of Ball...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Fahy, Thomas Richard
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
Subjects:
Ball, Alan, > 1957- > Criticism and interpretation.
Ball, Alan, > 1957- > American beauty.
Ball, Alan, > 1957- > Six feet under.
Ball, Alan, > 1957- > Five women wearing the same dress.
Sex in literature.
Death in literature.
Popular culture > United States.
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Summary:"This is the first book to explore the impact of Alan Ball's works on contemporary film, television, and western culture. The essays herein examine Ball's writings with emphasis on his best-known work. They offer insight into both the captivating and problematic dimensions of Ball's work, while drawing connections among his diverse writings"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vi, 184 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:078642592X (pbk. : alk. paper)