The trans and non-binary hero's journey : quests for empowerment in science fiction and fantasy /
A brave heroine whose quest involves living her true gender. A genderqueer knight who battles the transphobic court to save their prince. Often fearing discovers, the trans hero embarks on adventure, aided by an accepting mentor and other allies, and challenged by transphobic villains and sometimes...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2024].
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| Summary: | A brave heroine whose quest involves living her true gender. A genderqueer knight who battles the transphobic court to save their prince. Often fearing discovers, the trans hero embarks on adventure, aided by an accepting mentor and other allies, and challenged by transphobic villains and sometimes uncomprehending family members. Ultimately, the trans hero triumphs, finding love, selfhood and affirmation. This book takes Joseph Campbell's classic pattern of comparative mythology and applies it to trans and non-binary heroes in modern popular media who are traversing multiple worlds. Analyzed are works for the screen such as Steven Universe, The Matrix, The Umbrella Academy, Sense8 and Sandman, print materials such as DC and Marvel comics and television, fantasy books, and graphic novels from trans and non-binary creators worldwide. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 217 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-209) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1476694796 9781476694795 |