Ashley M Donnelly: 2 books
Subverting Mainstream Narratives in the Reagan Era
Giving Power to the People
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2018
Subverting Mainstream Narratives in the Reagan Era explores how artists, novelists, and directors were able to present narratives of strong dissent in popular culture during the Reagan Era. Using but subverting the tools of mainstream novels and films, these visionaries’ works were featured alongside...
Renegade Hero or Faux Rogue
The Secret Traditionalism of Television Bad Boys
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2014
This book explores the presence of the anti-hero in mainstream dramatic serial television. It offers critical examinations of Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, True Blood, Breaking Bad, and Boardwalk Empire. What purpose might such unusual protagonists serve in today’s culture and what do their tales tell...