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  • The Politics of The Hunger Games
    Jamey Heit
    Set in the future dystopia of Panem, The Hunger Games trilogy follows the rise of a provincial rebellion against the wealthy and tyrannical 'Capitol.' As narrator and heroine, Katniss Everdeen comes to embody the hope of the long oppressed for a new order. During her journey some of our most urgent political questions are addressed. What does it mean to be a leader? Can the ...
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    42,95 €

  • Liturgical Liaisons
    Jamey Heit
    Synopsis:When Jesus offers his body as a promise to his disciples, he initiates a liturgical framework that is driven by irony and betrayal. Through these deconstructive elements, however, the promise invites the disciples into an intimate space where they anticipate the fulfillment of what is to come. This anticipatory energy provides the common thread between Donne and Dickin...
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    26,14 €

  • Imagination and Meaning in Calvin and Hobbes
    Jamey Heit
    From 1985 to 1995, the syndicated comic strip Calvin and Hobbes followed the antics of a precocious six-year-old boy and his sardonic stuffed tiger. At the height of its popularity, the strip ran in more than 2,400 newspapers and generated a fan base that continues to run in the millions. This critical analysis of Calvin and Hobbes explores Calvin’s world and its deep reserv...
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    28,33 €

  • Vader, Voldemort and Other Villains
    Jamey Heit
    What is evil? How do we understand it in our culture? The thirteen essays in this critical volume explore the different ways in which evil is portrayed in popular culture, particularly film and novels. Iconic figures of evil are considered, as is the repeated use of classic themes within our intellectual tradition. Topics covered include serial killers in film, the Twilight ...
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    42,83 €

  • Voices from the Last Supper
    Jamey Heit
    The night before his death, Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples. Jesus broke bread and poured wine, and thus initiated a sacrament that anchors the Christian faith to this day. Often overlooked in this moment are Jesus’ disciples. How did they react to what they witnessed? What were they feeling? By adopting each disciple’s voice, Voices from the Last Supper explores t...
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    10,54 €