Mass market medieval
Subtitle: essays on the Middle Ages in popular culture
By: edited by David W. Marshall.
Contributors: Marshall, David W., 1970-
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; McFarland
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9780786429226
Subjects: Medievalism; Medievalism -- Social aspects; Medievalism -- Political aspects; Popular culture; Commercial products -- Social aspects; Middle Ages in art; Middle Ages in literature; Middle Ages in motion pictures; Rock music -- Social aspects; Culture in motion pictures
Description: "The 14 essays in this book encompass diverse theoretical perspectives and are grouped loosely around distinct functions of medievalism, including the exposure of recent social concerns; the use of medieval images in modern political contexts; and the medieval's influence on products of today's popular culture"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.