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Conan meets the academy : multidisciplinary essays on the enduring barbarian / edited by Jonas Prida.

Title
Conan meets the academy : multidisciplinary essays on the enduring barbarian / edited by Jonas Prida.
Publication
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013], ©2013.

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Additional Authors
Prida, Jonas, 1971-
Description
vii, 216 pages : illustrations, maps; 23 cm.
Summary
"This collection offers the first scholarly investigation of Conan, from Howard's early stories, through mid-century novels and Schwarzenegger's iconic films, to the 2011 remake. Drawing on disciplines such as stylometry, archeology, cultural studies, folklore studies, and literary history, the essays examine statistical analyses of Conan texts, the literary genesis of Conan, parodies, Conan video games, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Subject
  • Conan (Fictitious character)
  • Howard, Robert E. 1906-1936 > Conan
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
ISBN
  • 9780786461523 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 0786461527 (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2012040520