A galaxy here and now : historical and cultural readings of Star Wars /
Star Wars begins with its famous title sequence, setting the story in the ancient past of a remote galaxy. Yet the phenomenal success of the film, the franchise and its "expanded universe" is based upon its reflection of historical and cultural milieus here on modern-day Earth.
| Other Authors: | Lee, Peter W., 1980- (Editor) |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2016]
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| Subjects: |
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