Description
This updated and expanded textbook inspires a greater appreciation for literature by studying important literary themes found in comics. By deconstructing comics, it raises critical thinking about literature, a crucial skill for understanding language and composition. Chapters discuss DC, Marvel and other comics' varied attempts at portraying race, politics, economics, business ethics and democracy; responses to the Cold War and the events of September 11; and portrayals of prisons and capital punishment. New to this edition, an additional chapter explores how the deaths of Captain America, Superman and Batman offer insightful commentary on the nature of heroism. Each chapter offers a series of questions that stimulate further reading, writing and discussion.
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About the Author
Jeffrey Kahan is a professor of English at the University of La Verne in California. The late Stanley Stewart was a distinguished professor in the English Department of the University of California at Riverside.
Reviews
Reviews of the first edition: "highly recommended, valuable"-SFRA Review; "this book needs to be on every comic book collector's book shelves...detailed...a great read, an essential comic...highly recommend[ed]"-Jaxma Online; "interesting and worthwhile"-The Compulsive Reader; "an amazing piece of analysis"-Curledup.com.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786447749
Author Jeffrey Kahan
Format Paperback
Page Count 249
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 336g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm
Details
Subtitle: |
Composition Through Comic Books, 2d ed. |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |
