Tomasz Fisiak
She-(d)evils? The Construction of a Female Tyrant as a Cultural Critique
She-(d)evils? The Construction of a Female Tyrant as a Cultural Critique
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This book explores the portrayal of Gothic female tyrants in literature and cinema, arguing that they are multidimensional characters punished for their independence, power, and erotic needs. It examines their historical, social, class, and cultural contexts, focusing on desire and its fulfillment, and aims to reclaim their space and voice.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 31 July 2020
\n Publisher: Peter Lang AG
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Despite the enduring popularity of Gothic literature as a subject of scholarly inquiry, there has been a notable lack of attention paid to the portrayal of Gothic female tyrants. This book aims to challenge the notion that these despotic women in Gothic fiction are mere female counterparts of male tyrants or mere negative representations of angelic damsels in distress. Instead, it presents a comprehensive analysis of these characters, revealing them as multifaceted individuals who are punished for their independence, power, and the free expression of their erotic desires.
The book explores the evolution of Gothic anti-heroines across a range of texts written between 1764 and 2003, as well as a few cinematic adaptations of the analyzed works. By examining these characters within their historical, social, class, and cultural contexts, the study pays particular attention to the notion of desire and its fulfillment. The analysis is accompanied by a relevant theoretical framework, with the ultimate goal of helping these eponymous "she-devils" reclaim their rightful place and voice within the Gothic narrative.
In conclusion, this book offers a fresh perspective on Gothic female tyrants, challenging the traditional stereotypes and revealing them as complex and multidimensional characters. Through a comprehensive analysis of their portrayal across various texts and adaptations, the study seeks to reclaim their space and voice within the Gothic narrative, offering valuable insights into the complexities of gender, power, and desire in the genre.
\n Weight: 356g\n
Dimension: 214 x 154 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783631820063\n
Edition number: New ed\n
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