An examination of how screen texts embrace; refute; and reinvent the cultural heritage of antiquity; this volume looks at specific story-patterns and archetypes from Greco-Roman culture. The contributors offer a variety of perspectives; highlighting key cultural relay points at which a myth is received and reformulated for a particular audience.
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82 of 84 people found the following review helpful. An Outstanding Fascinating Biography ! EXCELLENT ! !By T. Hitchcock"The Curse of Beauty" is; perhaps; the best written and best researched biography I have ever read. Its so amazing that Audrey Munson has not been much better remembered. Mr. Bones book makes Ms Munson a person that comes to life in the pages of this book. Youll never find a better example of a memory living through literature. How compelling is this book ? I found it compelling enough to actually seek out; and visit her final resting place. I found it exactly as it is depicted in the book. She was a most amazing celebrity of her era. Through a brief conversation with a local historian; I learned that a better ( and corrected ) grave marker and road-side historical marker are due to be dedicated on June 8; 2016. That would mark the anniversary her 125th birthday. Personally; I will return on that date to pay respects. This book is truly a powerful testimony to a celebrated but tortured soul48 of 49 people found the following review helpful. FascinatingBy jbI was drawn to this book by an article in the New Yorker magazine. History; early 20th century history fascinates me; so I bought it. Glad I did. It was a bit of a slow start; but once into Audrey Munsons story; I could not stop reading! Well researched and well written; I recommend it highly.13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Read and Great BookBy BJBJames Bone has done a superb job by thoroughly investigating and telling Audreys story. I have been researching Audrey for aver ten years.After reading the book I have learned new info I have never known; Definitely a must read
