Surprise Castle
/Books
A Hero Will Endure: Scholarly Essays on Gladiator's 20th Anniversary

A Hero Will Endure: Scholarly Essays on Gladiator's 20th Anniversary - Paperback

$52.99
$57.00
-7%
Quantity
01

Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with

Offers & Perks

Earn 52 points with this purchase

Added to your rewards balance after checkout.

100 points welcome bonus

Create an account and start with extra points.

Join now
How rewards workSign in
Availability:In StockContributor:Rachel L. CarazoSeries:Cinema and CulturePublish date:2024-02-09Pages:396
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Vernon PressISBN-13:9781648898648ISBN-10:1648898645UPC:9781648898648Book Category:Performing ArtsBook Subcategory:FilmBook Topic:History & CriticismSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.81 inchesWeight:1.16Product ID:SCWB7VR942

Academic Essays on Gladiator's Twentieth Anniversary

This scholarly volume examines Ridley Scott's epic film 'Gladiator' two decades after its release, offering fresh perspectives on the movie's lasting cultural significance. The collection builds upon existing historical and political analyses by exploring the film's relationship to contemporary pop culture and modern social discourses.

Comprehensive Film Analysis and Cultural Context

The essays in this collection connect 'Gladiator' to traditional cinema studies topics including heroism, musical composition, acting performances, studio production culture, and visual effects innovation. Beyond conventional film criticism, the volume expands analytical frameworks to examine the movie's connections to sports culture, religious themes, and environmental discourse, providing modern audiences with new interpretive lenses.

Essential Resource for Film Studies Education

This volume serves both individual readers and classroom settings, making it particularly valuable for students studying ancient world representations in cinema. The collection offers rigorous scholarly analysis while remaining accessible to undergraduate and graduate students in cinema studies, media studies, and cultural analysis programs.

Scholarly Contributions and Critical Perspectives

Edited by Rachel L. Carazo and published by Vernon Press, this paperback collection features contributions from film scholars examining how 'Gladiator' functions as both entertainment and cultural artifact. The essays analyze Russell Crowe's iconic performance, the film's classical Hollywood techniques, and its influence on epic filmmaking in the 21st century.

Academic Study of Roman History in Film

The volume provides critical frameworks for understanding how contemporary cinema interprets and reimagines Roman history for modern audiences. These scholarly essays demonstrate the film's relevance to ongoing discussions about historical representation, popular culture, and the intersection of entertainment and education in media studies.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Vernon PressISBN-13:9781648898648ISBN-10:1648898645UPC:9781648898648Book Category:Performing ArtsBook Subcategory:FilmBook Topic:History & CriticismSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.81 inchesWeight:1.16Product ID:SCWB7VR942
Carazo, Rachel L.: - Rachel L. Carazo is an Ed.D. candidate (St. Thomas University), an MLIS candidate (The University of Southern Mississippi), and an MSc Ancient Worlds Candidate (The University of Edinburgh). She has a graduate degree in English (M.A.) and four undergraduate degrees, one of which is in history. In addition to publishing numerous essays in edited volumes on literature, film and television, and pop cultural trends, she has also written two novels. Her fandom of 'Gladiator', which has endured since 2000, inspired her to choose this topic for her first edited volume, and her experience writing, tutoring, and teaching has aided in its creation.
Publisher: Vernon Press

Contributor(s)

Rachel L. Carazo

Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Conditions apply.