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Adapting Bridgerton : Essays on the Netflix Show in Context.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Frankel, Valerie Estelle.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bridgerton (Television program).
- Feminism on television.
- Television criticism.
- Genre:
- Television criticism and reviews.
- Essays.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (245 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2024
- Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2024.
- Summary:
- This collection of essays, edited by Valerie Estelle Frankel, examines the popular Netflix series 'Bridgerton' through multiple critical lenses. The book delves into themes of identity, race, and feminism as portrayed in the show, analyzing the adaptation of Julia Quinn's romance novels into a modern television phenomenon. It explores the impact of casting choices, racial diversity, and the portrayal of gender roles within the context of a Regency-era setting. The essays also discuss the show's artistic direction, including costume design and the integration of modern music, as well as its connections to other period dramas. Aimed at scholars and fans alike, the book offers insights into the cultural and social dynamics of 'Bridgerton' and its influence on contemporary media. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Introduction
- Section I: Identity and Intersectionality
- Beyond the Pale
- Casting the Future in Bridgerton's Past
- Is "the price we pay … worth the fight?"
- Hornier Than Thou
- "You can choose to love me as much as I love you"
- Whiteness Is the New Black
- Section II: Period Arts, Society, and Culture
- A More Colorful History Built on Thin Ice
- (Un)Romancing the Ton
- Benedict's Gaze
- Off to the Modiste
- Section III: Comparability with Popular Works
- Spice Sells
- A Regency Lady and an Edwardian Woman
- Bridging the Gap Between Modern Life and the Period Piece
- Natasha Rostova, Mr. Malcolm, and the Duke of Hastings
- Conclusion
- About the Contributors
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781476652344
- 1476652341
- OCLC:
- 1427064165
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