The Vampire diaries as postmodern storytelling : essays on the television series and novels /

Taking a postmodern critical approach, this collection of new essays explores The CW Network's popular television drama The Vampire Diaries, taking in the complete original series (2009-2017), its spinoffs, source novels and fan fiction. Spanning three decades, TVD has engaged its predominantly...

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Other Authors:	McMahon-Coleman, Kimberley (Editor), Weber, Nina Vanessa, 1986- (Editor), Laemmerhirt, Iris-Aya, 1980- (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2024].
Subjects:	Vampire diaries (Television program) Smith, L. J. > (Lisa J.). > Vampire diaries. Postmodernism. PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror. LITERARY CRITICISM / Horror & Supernatural.

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Summary:	Taking a postmodern critical approach, this collection of new essays explores The CW Network's popular television drama The Vampire Diaries, taking in the complete original series (2009-2017), its spinoffs, source novels and fan fiction. Spanning three decades, TVD has engaged its predominantly teenage audience with storylines around love, friendship, social politics and gender roles. Contributors traverse the franchise's metamorphosis to suit the complex tastes of an early 21st century audience.
Physical Description:	viii, 226 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781476686844 147668684X