The end of the world : apocalypse and its aftermath in Western culture /

This book examines historical and imaginary scenarios of apocalypse, the depiction of its likely triggers, and imagined landscapes in the aftermath of global destruction. Its discussion moves effortlessly from classic novels including Aldous Huxleys Brave New World, George Orwells Nineteen Eighty-Fo...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Lisboa, Maria Manuel
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Cambridge : OpenBook Publishers, 2011.
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
This book examines historical and imaginary scenarios of apocalypse, the depiction of its likely triggers, and imagined landscapes in the aftermath of global destruction. Its discussion moves effortlessly from classic novels including Aldous Huxleys Brave New World, George Orwells Nineteen Eighty-Four and Margaret Atwoods Oryx and Crake, to blockbuster films such as Blade Runner, Armageddon and The Terminator. The author also takes into account religious doctrine, scientific research and the visual arts to create a penetrating, multi-disciplinary study that provides profound insight into one of Western cultures darkest and most enduring preoccupations.
Umfang:
1 online resource (xxv, 194 pages) : illustrations; digital, PDF file(s).
text file
Also available in print form.
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781906924614
1906924619
9781906924508
1906924503
9782821817081
2821817088
9781906924522
190692452X
Schlagworte:
End of the world.
Apocalypse in art.
Apocalypse in literature.
Apocalypse in motion pictures.
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