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Author:   Alireza Vahdani
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9781476664101

ISBN 10:   1476664102
Pages:   175
Publication Date:   23 August 2018
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments deletevi Introduction Part One—Fundamental Functions of Death Within the Narrative 1. Romantic Involvement and Redemption 2. The Cycle of Life 3. The Cult of Death Part Two—The Hero’s Position and the Theme of Death in Battle 4. Death, Personal Conflict and Battle 5. Death, Group Conflict and Battle 6. Death, External Conflict and Battle Part Three—Narrative Attitude Toward the Hero’s Suicide 7. Suicide and Redemption 8. Suicide and Despair Part Four—The Hero’s Natural Death: Narrating the Past and the Way of the Future 9. Natural Death in Ford’s Narrative 10. Natural Death in Kurosawa’s Narrative 11. Natural Death in Leone’s Narrative Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography Filmography Index

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""Amid the book's four parts, the whole spectrum of death is analysed as it searches for similarities as well as impact also upon the hero's sense of morality."" - Screentrade Magazine

Amid the book's four parts, the whole spectrum of death is analysed as it searches for similarities as well as impact also upon the hero's sense of morality. - Screentrade Magazine

"""Amid the book's four parts, the whole spectrum of death is analysed as it searches for similarities as well as impact also upon the hero's sense of morality."" - Screentrade Magazine"

Author Information

Alireza Vahdani is a film analyst and fiction writer. His research interests includes American and Japanese period films.

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