The Villain's Journey Descent and Return in Science Fiction and Fantasy |
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| Author:
| Frankel, Valerie Estelle |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-8430-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2021 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95USD $4.00 |
Book Description:
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The villain's journey is rare in popular culture--most characters are fully-formed tyrants with little to no story arc. This book examines the villain's decline and subsequent struggle toward redemption, asking why these characters are willing to cross moral lines that 'good' characters are not.
The villain's journey is rare in popular culture--most characters are fully-formed tyrants with little to no story arc. This book examines the villain's decline and subsequent struggle toward redemption, asking why these characters are willing to cross moral lines that 'good' characters are not.