The Titanic in Myth and Memory

Download or read book The Titanic in Myth and Memory written by Tim Bergfelder and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2004-08-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its maiden voyage and sinking in April 1912, Titanic has become a monumental icon of the 20th century and has inspired a wealth of interpretations across literature, art and media. This book offers a comprehensive discussion of the diverse representations of the connections and differences in the way generations of artists and audiences have approached and used the tragedy. In the final section is an in-depth study of James Cameron's blockbuster film "Titanic".