Folklore and Mythology in Neil Gaiman's American Gods – Bc. Petr Hortenský
Bc. Petr Hortenský
Master's thesis
Folklore and Mythology in Neil Gaiman's American Gods
Folklore and Mythology in Neil Gaiman's American Gods
Abstract:
Tato diplomová práce věnuje otázce zobrazení mytologie a folklóru v díle Američtí bohové Neil Gaimana. Tato práce nejprve stručně představí samotné dílo a také její seriálovou adaptaci. Diplomová práce poté zanalyzuje fyzické vyobrazení několika postav a jak s takovým vyobrazením autor díla pracuje. Dále nastíní problematiku místa a také jejich vyobrazení v díle. Další části diplomové práce pracují …moreAbstract:
This diploma thesis deals with the question of a depiction of mythology and folklore in Neil Gaiman's American gods. This thesis briefly introduces the work itself as well as its tv show adaptation. The paper then analyzes the physical representation of several characters and how the author of the novel works with such representation. Next, the paper outlines the issues of place and also their depiction …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 14. 6. 2023
Accessible from:: 31. 12. 2999
Thesis defence
- Supervisor: doc. Šárka Bubíková, Ph.D.
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Hortenský, Petr. Folklore and Mythology in Neil Gaiman's American Gods. Pardubice, 2023. diplomová práce (Mgr.). Univerzita Pardubice. Fakulta filozofická
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English Language Teacher Education / English for Education
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