STARZ Spartacus: Reimagining an Icon on Screen by Antony Augoustakis (English) H

Description: STARZ Spartacus by Antony Augoustakis, Monica S. Cyrino The figure of Spartacus often serves as an icon of resistance against oppression in modern political movements. This new essay collection brings together a wide range of scholarly perspectives on the four seasons of the acclaimed and highly successful premium cable television series STARZ Spartacus (2010-13). FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Gladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: the figure of Spartacus frequently serves as an icon of resistance against oppression in modern political movements, while his legend has inspired numerous receptions over the centuries in many different media. With its visually excessive style of graphic sex and CGI-enhanced violence, the four seasons of the premium cable television series STARZ Spartacus tells the story of the historical Thracian gladiator who led a slave uprising against the Roman Republican army from 73 to 71 BC. STARZ Spartacus: Reimagining an Icon on Screen is the first scholarly volume to explore the entirety of this critically acclaimed and commercially successful drama series. This new volume brings together pioneering and provocative essays written by an international cast of leading classical scholars and experienced media critics. Turning a sharp eye on the series historical framework, visual and narrative style, thematic overtones, and interaction with contemporary popular culture, this volume also engages with the authenticity of the production and considers its place in the tradition of epic films and television series set in ancient Rome. At once both erudite and entertaining, STARZ Spartacus: Reimagining an Icon on Screen is an invaluable resource for both students and scholars eager to confront a new Spartacus, as the hero of the slave revolt is recast for a twenty-first century audience. Back Cover In 1960 Kirk Douglas Spartacus was directed toward the liberal values of its middle class audience. The contributors to this volume ably show in their analyses how half a century later both producers and viewers of STARZ Spartacus have become significantly more disparate in their aspirations, whether political or sexual.Arthur J. Pomeroy, Victoria University of WellingtonGladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: the figure of Spartacus often serves as an icon of resistance against oppression in modern political movements, while his legend has inspired numerous receptions over the centuries in many different popular media. This new essay collection brings together a wide range of scholarly perspectives on the four seasons of the acclaimed and highly successful premium cable television series STARZ Spartacus (2010?13), with contributions from experts in the fields of Classics, History, Gender, Film and Media Studies, and Classical Reception. STARZ Spartacus uncovers a fascinating range of topics and themes within the series such as slavery, society, politics, spectacle, material culture, sexuality, aesthetics and fan reception. As the first volume of essays published on the entirety of the STARZ Spartacus series, this book is a valuable resource for both students and scholars eager to confront a new Spartacus, as the hero of the slave revolt is recast for a twenty-first-century audience.Antony Augoustakis is Professor of Classics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Monica S. Cyrino is Professor of Classics at the University of New Mexico.Cover image: Donald MacKenzieCover design:[EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN 978-1-4744-0784-7Barcode Flap In 1960 Kirk Douglas Spartacus was directed toward the liberal values of its middle class audience. The contributors to this volume ably show in their analyses how half a century later both producers and viewers of STARZ Spartacus have become significantly more disparate in their aspirations, whether political or sexual.Arthur J. Pomeroy, Victoria University of WellingtonGladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: the figure of Spartacus often serves as an icon of resistance against oppression in modern political movements, while his legend has inspired numerous receptions over the centuries in many different popular media. This new essay collection brings together a wide range of scholarly perspectives on the four seasons of the acclaimed and highly successful premium cable television series STARZ Spartacus (2010−13), with contributions from experts in the fields of Classics, History, Gender, Film and Media Studies, and Classical Reception.STARZ Spartacus uncovers a fascinating range of topics and themes within the series such as slavery, society, politics, spectacle, material culture, sexuality, aesthetics and fan reception. As the first volume of essays published on the entirety of the STARZ Spartacus series, this book is a valuable resource for both students and scholars eager to confront a new Spartacus, as the hero of the slave revolt is recast for a twenty-first-century audience.Antony Augoustakis is Professor of Classics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Monica S. Cyrino is Professor of Classics at the University of New Mexico.Cover image: Donald MacKenzieCover design:[EUP logo]edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN 978-1-4744-0784-7Barcode Author Biography Antony Augoustakis is Professor of Classics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA. His research focuses on Imperial Latin literature of the first century CE, especially the role of gender and the representation of death and ritual in epic poetry. He has also published several book chapters on the representation of classical antiquity on film and television. He is the editor of Classical Journal. Monica S. Cyrino is Professor of Classics at the University of New Mexico. Her scholarly research centers on the reception of the ancient world on screen. She has published numerous books and articles and often gives lectures around the world on the representation of classical antiquity on film and television. She has served as an academic consultant on several recent film and television productions. Table of Contents Series Editors Preface Editors Acknowledgments Contributors List of Illustrations Episode Listing Introduction: Reimagining A New Spartacus, Antony Augoustakis and Monica S. Cyrino Part I: Heroes and Heroism 1. Memories of Storied Heroes, Alison Futrell 2. From Kubricks Political Icon to Television Sex Symbol, Nuno Sim Review It remains to be noted that the present collection taps wonderfully into the ever-expanding series of works that deal with the reception of the ancient world in film and television. (translated from German)--Eugen Sonnenberg, Universitaet Trier "Thersites" Promotional Gladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: a collection of essays dissecting four seasons of STARZ Spartacus Long Description Gladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: the figure of Spartacus frequently serves as an icon of resistance against oppression in modern political movements, while his legend has inspired numerous receptions over the centuries in many different media. With its visually excessive style of graphic sex and CGI-enhanced violence, the four seasons of the premium cable television series STARZ Spartacus tells the story of the historical Thracian gladiator who led a slave uprising against the Roman Republican army from 73 to 71 BC. STARZ Spartacus: Reimagining an Icon on Screen is the first scholarly volume to explore the entirety of this critically acclaimed and commercially successful drama series. This new volume brings together pioneering and provocative essays written by an international cast of leading classical scholars and experienced media critics. Turning a sharp eye on the series historical framework, visual and narrative style, thematic overtones, and interaction with contemporary popular culture, this volume also engages with the authenticity of the production and considers its place in the tradition of epic films and television series set in ancient Rome. At once both erudite and entertaining, STARZ Spartacus: Reimagining an Icon on Screen is an invaluable resource for both students and scholars eager to confront a new Spartacus, as the hero of the slave revolt is recast for a twenty-first century audience. Review Quote "In 1960 Kirk Douglas Spartacus was directed toward the liberal values of its middle class audience. The contributors to this volume ably show in their analyses how half a century later both producers and viewers of STARZ Spartacus have become significantly more disparate in their aspirations, whether political or sexual." -- Arthur J. Pomeroy, Victoria University of Wellington Promotional "Headline" Gladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: a collection of essays dissecting four seasons of STARZ Spartacus Description for Reader Gladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: a collection of essays dissecting four seasons of STARZ Spartacus The figure of Spartacus often serves as an icon of resistance against oppression in modern political movements, while his legend has inspired numerous receptions over the centuries in many different popular media. This new essay collection brings together a wide range of scholarly perspectives on the four seasons of the acclaimed and highly successful premium cable television series Spartacus (2010-13), with contributions from experts in the fields of Classics, History, Gender, Film and Media Studies, and Classical Reception. STARZ Spartacus uncovers a fascinating range of topics and themes within the series such as slavery, society, politics, spectacle, material culture, sexuality, aesthetics, and fan reception. As the first volume of essays published on the entirety of the STARZ series, this book is a valuable resource for both students and scholars eager to confront a new Spartacus, as the hero of the slave revolt is recast for a twenty-first century audience. The first academic volume looking at various themes of the premium cable TV series Spartacus Includes original, innovative research in fields of history, politics, gender, film, fan culture Explores the theme of Spartacus on screen from multiple angles: history, classics, film studies, reception studies, gender studies, fandom studies Description for Sales People Gladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: a collection of essays dissecting four seasons of STARZ Spartacus The figure of Spartacus often serves as an icon of resistance against oppression in modern political movements, while his legend has inspired numerous receptions over the centuries in many different popular media. This new essay collection brings together a wide range of scholarly perspectives on the four seasons of the acclaimed and highly successful premium cable television series STARZ Spartacus (2010-13), with contributions from experts in the fields of Classics, History, Gender, Film and Media Studies, and Classical Reception. Description for Teachers/Educators The Ancient World on Screen; Classical Reception; Film and Media Studies. Details ISBN1474407846 Publisher Edinburgh University Press ISBN-10 1474407846 ISBN-13 9781474407847 Format Hardcover Imprint Edinburgh University Press Subtitle Reimagining an Icon on Screen Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Screening Antiquity Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-11-30 DEWEY 791.4572 Edited by Monica S Cyrino Short Title STARZ Spartacus Language English UK Release Date 2016-11-30 NZ Release Date 2016-11-30 Birth 1948 Affiliation University of Silesia, Poland Position Assistant Professor of English Qualifications Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia Author Monica S. Cyrino Audience General AU Release Date 2017-02-22 Pages 268 Alternative 9781474432566 Illustrations 22 black and white illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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