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Of Bread, Blood and The Hunger Games
Critical Essays on the Suzanne Collins Trilogy
Edited by Mary F. Pharr and Leisa A. Clark
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This collection of fresh essays on Suzanne Collins's epic trilogy spans multiple disciplines. The contributors probe the trilogy's meaning using theories grounded in historicism, feminism, humanism, queer theory, as well as cultural, political, and media studies. The essayists demonstrate diverse perspectives regarding Collins's novels but their works have three elements in common: an appreciation of the trilogy as literature, a belief in its permanent value, and a need to share both appreciation and belief with fellow readers. The 21 essays that follow the context-setting introduction are grouped into four parts: Part I "History, Politics, Economics, and Culture," Part II "Ethics, Aesthetics, and Identity," Part III "Resistance, Surveillance, and Simulacra," and Part IV "Thematic Parallels and Literary Traditions." A core bibliography of dystopian and postapocalyptic works is included, with emphasis on the young adult category--itself an increasingly crucial part of postmodern culture.
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About the authors:
Mary F. Pharr is a professor emeritus of English at Florida Southern College. She lives in Lakeland, Florida.Leisa A. Clark is a professor of arts and humanities, teaching diverse class subjects such as art history, media studies, and film history. She is the author of a variety of books, ranging from fictional comedic space opera to critical edited collections. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.Donald E. Palumbo is a professor of English at East Carolina University. He lives in Greenville, North Carolina.
Press Reviews:
"essential reading"―SFRA Review; "a collection of well-written and thought-provoking essays.well-crafted"―Fanboy Comics.
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