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A new volume of essays about classics on screen or, more precisely, a collective monograph in Bloomsbury Academics’ series Imagines, takes on the 2018 BBC/Netflix miniseries retelling the War of Troy. It is edited by well-known reception scholars who already published – together or with other contributors to the volume – important monographs (Spartacus, Rome I and II), edited and/or contributed to collective books, stand-alone or within other on-going prestigious series on classical reception, such as University of Edinburgh Press’ Screening Antiquity or Brill’s Metaforms. In a rare move, the editors secured two non-academic contributions providing an unusual but effective and original frame to the volume. The first opens the book with an obvious and logical choice: the executive producer of the series, Derek Wax, explains, in the Foreword, the rationale behind the creation of Troy: Fall of a City, and why Greek myths are still relevant. The second closes the book, adding a fascinating perspective from today’s management theory reaffirming the significance of classics: Brian Cooke analyzes why Priam failed as a leader and spells out the advice this failure brings to twenty-first-century leaders. Pertenece a las series editoriales
This is the first volume of essays published on the television series Troy: Fall of a City (BBC One and Netflix, 2018). Covering a wide range of engaging topics, such as gender, race and politics, international scholars in the fields of classics, history and film studies discuss how the story of Troy has been recreated on screen to suit the expectations of modern audiences. The series is commended for the thought-provoking way it handles important issues arising from the Trojan War narrative that continue to impact our society today. With discussions centered on epic narrative, cast and character, as well as tragic resonances, the contributors tackle gender roles by exploring the innovative ways in which mythological female figures such as Helen, Aphrodite and the Amazons are depicted in the series. An examination is also made into the concept of the hero and how the series challenges conventional representations of masculinity. We encounter a significant investigation of race focusing on the controversial casting of Achilles, Patroclus, Zeus and other series characters with Black actors. Several essays deal with the moral and ethical complexities surrounding warfare, power and politics. The significance of costume and production design are also explored throughout the volume. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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