The Myth of the Superhero

The Myth of the Superhero
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 9781421409535
ISBN-13 : 1421409534
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Book Synopsis The Myth of the Superhero by : Marco Arnaudo

Download or read book The Myth of the Superhero written by Marco Arnaudo and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated for the first time into English, The Myth of the Superhero looks beyond the cape, the mask, and the superpowers, presenting a serious study of the genre and its place in a broader cultural context.


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