Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock
A Critical Companion to Neil Gaiman's "Neverwhere"
A Critical Companion to Neil Gaiman's "Neverwhere"
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Neverwhere is a 1996 novel by Neil Gaiman that serves as an excellent introduction to fantasy for students, with a critical companion providing an overview of the work, its genre, and its transmedial adaptation.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Fantasy author Neil Gaimans 1996 novel "Neverwhere" is not just a marvelous self-contained novel, but a terrifically useful text for introducing students to fantasy as a genre and issues of adaptation. Jeffrey Andrew Weinstocks briskly written "A Critical Companion to Neil Gaimans "Neverwhere" offers an introduction to the work; situates it in relation to the fantasy genre, with attention in particular to the Heros Journey, urban fantasy, word play, social critique, and contemporary fantasy trends; and explores it as a case study in transmedial adaptation. The study ends with an interview with Neil Gaiman that addresses the novel and a bibliography of scholarly works on Gaiman.
Neverwhere, a 1996 fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman, is not just a remarkable standalone work but also an invaluable resource for introducing students to the realm of fantasy and exploring themes of adaptation. In his concise and engaging book, "A Critical Companion to Neil Gaimans "Neverwhere," Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock provides an insightful introduction to the novel, placing it within the context of the fantasy genre and highlighting its distinctive features, such as the Heros Journey, urban fantasy, wordplay, social critique, and contemporary fantasy trends. Weinstock further explores "Neverwhere" as a case study in transmedial adaptation, examining how it has been adapted into various media platforms, including television, film, and graphic novels.
The study concludes with an interview with Neil Gaiman, in which he discusses the novel and provides valuable insights into its creation and themes. Additionally, a comprehensive bibliography of scholarly works on Gaiman is included, offering further avenues for students to delve deeper into his literary contributions.
Overall, "A Critical Companion to Neil Gaimans "Neverwhere" is an essential guide for educators and students alike, providing a comprehensive and accessible exploration of this captivating fantasy novel and its significance in the world of literature and popular culture.
Weight: 164g
Dimension: 149 x 210 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030964603
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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