Neil Gaiman: Myths in Postmodern Literature – Bc. Lenka Koudelková
Bc. Lenka Koudelková
Master's thesis
Neil Gaiman: Myths in Postmodern Literature
Neil Gaiman: Myths in Postmodern Literature
Abstract:
Ve své diplomové práci se zabývám univerzálním umělcem a spisovatelem Neilem Gaimanem, který se vyznačuje svou prací s mytologií – rád ji používá ve svých dílech, přetváří a zároveň vytváří novou. Rozebírám jeho román Američtí bohové, grafický román Sandman a dále dvě nové interpretace klasických pohádek pro děti Sněhurka a sedm trpaslíků a Šípková Růženka, které Gaiman přetváří do netradiční podoby …moreAbstract:
In my thesis I focus on various works by British-American author of fantasy Neil Gaiman. I examine his usage of mythology in his novel American Gods, graphic novel series The Sandman and two of his retellings of classic fairy tales – Snow White and Sleeping Beauty - “Snow, Glass, Apples” and “The Sleeper and the Spindle”. In these retelling he recreates the stories into a new shape, suitable more for …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 2. 6. 2015
Identifier:
https://is.muni.cz/th/ww553/
Thesis defence
- Date of defence: 17. 6. 2015
- Supervisor: M.A. Jeffrey Alan Smith, Ph.D.
- Reader: Mgr. Filip Krajník, Ph.D.
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Teacher Training for Secondary Schools / Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in English Language and Literature
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