Adapting Poe : re-imaginings in popular culture /

"Adapting Poe collects new interdisciplinary essays by leading scholars that combine the latest work in adaptation theory with fresh discussions of Poe, his work, and popular culture. The book examines a range of genres and media into which Poe has been adapted, such as film, comic art, music,...

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Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Perry, Dennis R., Sederholm, Carl Hinckley
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Adapting Poe collects new interdisciplinary essays by leading scholars that combine the latest work in adaptation theory with fresh discussions of Poe, his work, and popular culture. The book examines a range of genres and media into which Poe has been adapted, such as film, comic art, music, literary criticism, promotional campaigns, television, and internet videos. Each essay will help readers re-evaluate Poe's influence not only on popular culture today, but also as a significant figure in its development. The book also goes far to demonstrate Poe's pervasive and continuing relevance to the images and ideas of contemporary culture"--
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 285 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.