Bücher der Reihe Crosscurrents

This study explores the relationship between writing and film, looking at box office successes such as "The Piano" and "The English Patient" as well as adaptations of 19th century "classic" novels, and science fiction films such as "Blade Runner" and "Starship Troopers".

Addressing the concept of writing, this volume seeks to re-examine a range of issues and themes arising out of the Victorian period.

Providing a guide to fantasy writing from the classical period to the 20th century, this text focuses on different examples of how fantasy has acted as a political response to cultural opportunities and pressures. A wide variety of styles and genres are investigated.