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The Symbolism and Sources of Outlander - by Valerie Estelle Frankel (Paperback)

Name: The Symbolism and Sources of Outlander - by Valerie Estelle Frankel (Paperback)
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SKU: 77795284
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Outlander is much more than a television romance about a World War II nurse and a Jacobite soldier in a fetching kilt.
About the Author: Valerie Estelle Frankel teaches English at Mission College and San Jose City College.
212 Pages
Literary Criticism, European

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About the Book

Outlander is much more than a romance about a World War II nurse and a Jacobite soldier in a fetching kilt, the series has been categorized as a period drama, adventure saga, military history and fantasy epic. Inspired by the Irish legends of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the prophecies of Brahan Seer, the storyline is filled with mythology and symbolism from around the world, from the Fair Folk and the Loch Ness monster to wendigos, ghosts, zombies and succubae. Literary references abound, from the Bible to the classics, to Shakespeare and the English romantic poets. The series is also rich with its own symbolism: heather and white roses, the dragonfly in amber, Claire's blue vase and wedding gown, her wedding rings and pearl necklace. This book untangles the myriad of myths, legends, symbols and literary references found in the series.

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Outlander is much more than a television romance about a World War II nurse and a Jacobite soldier in a fetching kilt. The series--and the massive serial novel on which it is based--has been categorized as a period drama, adventure saga, military history and fantasy epic. Inspired by the Irish legends of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the prophecies of Brahan Seer, the storyline is filled with mythology and symbolism from around the world, from the Fair Folk and the Loch Ness monster to wendigos, ghosts, zombies and succubae.

Literary references abound, from the Bible to the classics, to Shakespeare and the English romantic poets. The series is also rich with its own symbolism: heather and white roses, the dragonfly in amber, Claire's blue vase and wedding gown, her wedding rings and pearl necklace. This book untangles the myriad of myths, legends, symbols and literary references found in the series.

About the Author

Valerie Estelle Frankel teaches English at Mission College and San Jose City College. The author of more than 90 popular culture books and more than 100 stories and essays, she lives in Sunnyvale, California.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .7 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 212

Genre: Literary Criticism

Sub-Genre: European

Publisher: McFarland & Company

Theme: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Format: Paperback

Author: Valerie Estelle Frankel

Language: English

Street Date: April 28, 2015

TCIN: 77795284

UPC: 9780786499526

Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-1571

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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