ISBN:
9781496814586
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9781496826312
Language:
English
Pages:
XIV, 190 Seiten
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Illustrationen
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Erscheint auch als Peretti, Daniel, author Superman in myth and folklore
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Keywords:
Superman
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Volkskunde
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Alltagskultur
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USA
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Superman / (Fictitious character)
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Superman / (Fictitious character)
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Superheroes in literature
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Superheroes in art
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Heroes in mass media
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture
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LITERARY CRITICISM / Comics & Graphic Novels
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Heroes in mass media
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Superheroes in art
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Superheroes in literature
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Superman Fiktive Gestalt
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USA
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Superman Fiktive Gestalt
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Alltagskultur
;
Volkskunde
Abstract:
"How the Man of Steel leapt from panels and storyboards into folklore and myth. Superman rose from popular culture - comic books, newspaper strips, radio, television, novels, and movies - but people have so embraced the character that he has now become part of folklore. [...] Through examinations of tattoos, humor, costuming, and festivals, Peretti portrays Superman as a corporate-owned intellectual property and a model for behavior, a means for expression and performance of individual identity, and the focal point for disparate members of fan communities. As fans apply Superman stories to their lives, they elevate him to a mythical status. Peretti focuses on the way these fans have internalized various aspects of the character. In doing so, he delves into the meaning of Superman and his place in American culture and demonstrates the character's straying power."
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