Description
Every good hero needs a villain. This book explores the hidden world of magnetic and mysterious villains, often cast aside and misunderstood in mythology and folklore. It introduces a diverse community of fascinating characters, from seductive and cunning figures to powerful and awe-inspiring ones, examining the dark allure of Circe and Medusa alongside David Bowie's Jareth from Labyrinth. Dan Jones explores their complex personalities and motivations, the intersection of queerness and villainy, and the reasons so many villainous characters are queer-coded. From ancient mythology to contemporary pop culture, the book celebrates the stories of these often-overlooked figures and sheds light on the queer identities of compelling villains, offering a celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary complexity.
Information
Author: Jones Dan
Language: English
Publication date: January 18, 2024
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, History books in english, Non-fiction literature in english
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 226
ISBN/EAN: 9781804191354