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Books by Valerie Estelle Frankel
  | | The Symbolism and Sources of Outlander The Scottish Fairies, Folklore, Ballads, Magic and Meanings That Inspired the Series by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 220 Pages, Published 2015 by Mcfarland ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-9952-6, ISBN: 0-7864-9952-4 "Outlander is much more than a television romance about a World War II nurse and a Jacobite soldier in a fetching kilt. The massive book series has been categorized as a period drama, adventure saga, military history, and fantasy epic. Further, those who look deeper will find an extraordinary amount of symbolism and mythology from around the world. Enter the world of myth behind Outlander , from the Fair Folk and the Loch Ness monster to ..." |
 | | Chelm for the Holidays by Valerie Estelle Frankel, Sonja Wimmer Paperback, 72 Pages, Published 2019 by Kar-Ben Publishing ® ISBN-13: 978-1-5415-5462-7, ISBN: 1-5415-5462-0 "Celebrating Jewish holidays has never been sillier than in Chelm, the Village of Fools! While the Chelmites try to solve problems―like outsmarting bees to get Rosh Hashanah honey, and keeping menorah candles lit without enough oil―their foolishness causes even more chaos. Enjoy these tall tales, old and new, one for each of ten holidays throughout the Jewish year." |
 | | Buffy and the Heroine's Journey(1st Edition) Vampire Slayer as Feminine Chosen One by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 236 Pages, Published 2012 by Mcfarland ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-6792-1, ISBN: 0-7864-6792-4 "The worlds of Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and other modern epics feature the Chosen One--an adolescent boy who defeats the Dark Lord and battles the sorrows of the world. Television's Buffy the Vampire Slayer represents a different kind of epic--the heroine's journey, not the hero's. This provocative study explores how Buffy blends 1990s girl power and the path of the warrior woman with the oldest of mythic traditions. It chronicles h ..." |
 | | The Essential Castle Plots, Characters, Episodes and Novels from the ABC Detective Show by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 146 Pages, Published 2015 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-692-54837-0, ISBN: 0-692-54837-8 "Can’t recall the backstory on Dr. Kelly Nieman? Or Beckett’s father? Trying to track down what really happened in Montreal or Paris? This is the book for you. Follow Beckett and Castle’s romance through its evolution and trace all the character arcs as Alexis grows up and Ryan and Esposito find their soulmates. Relive the funniest moments and the biggest tearjerkers. Plus Castle’s wackiest theories, the genre episodes, Firefly nods, and ..." |
 | | From Girl to Goddess The Heroine's Journey through Myth and Legend by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 376 Pages, Published 2010 by Mcfarland ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-4831-9, ISBN: 0-7864-4831-8 "Many are familiar with Joseph Campbell's theory of the hero's journey, the idea that every man from Moses to Hercules grows to adulthood while battling his alter-ego. This book explores the universal heroine's journey as she quests through world myth. Numerous stories from cultures as varied as Chile and Vietnam reveal heroines who battle for safety and identity, thereby upsetting popular notions of the passive, gentle heroine. Only aft ..." |
 | | Castle Loves Fandom Celebrating the Detective Show's Quips, Homages, and Meta-Salutes by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2015 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-692-54426-6, ISBN: 0-692-54426-7 "ABC's Castle, a show like no other, celebrates every aspect of fandom. Of course, Nathan Fillion has already rocked the fannish community with his many beloved roles. As a writer-hero, he eagerly plunges into hidden communities, from vampire and steampunk clubs to beauty pageants and dog shows. He wears a space suit, zombie makeup, laser tag gear, and a tux. His fannish immersion stretches even to the point of believing in psychics, ali ..." |
 | | History, Homages and the Highlands An Outlander Guide by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 260 Pages, Published 2014 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-692-32807-1, ISBN: 0-692-32807-6 "With oodles of steamy romance, paranormal time travel, adventure, and much more, Outlander is sweeping the nation. From over a dozen volumes to its newest incarnation as a breathtaking Starz show, it continues to delight, even with subtle, clever changes. But what was life really like then – from kilts and bagpipes to selkies and the fair folk? Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie and why was his campaign so disastrous for the Highlanders? Di ..." |
 | | Women in Game of Thrones Power, Conformity and Resistance by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 2014 by Mcfarland ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-9416-3, ISBN: 0-7864-9416-6 "Game of Thrones is one of the hottest series on television. However, hundreds of critics are divided on how "feminist" the show really is. Certainly, the female characters, strong and weak, embody a spectrum of archetypes - widow queens, warrior women, damsels in distress, career women, priestesses, crones, mothers, and maidens. However, the problematic area is that most play a single role without nuance - even the "strong women" have l ..." |
 | | Henry Potty and the Pet Rock An Unauthorized Harry Potter Parody (Special Edition) by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 218 Pages, Published 2010 by Northbound Press ISBN-13: 978-1-935850-00-7, ISBN: 1-935850-00-8 "Catastrophe strikes Chickenfeet Academy, and it s not just the cafeteria food. Lord Revolting, murderous goldfish-flusher, needs Really Wimpy s pet rock to conquer the world! While battling him with squirt guns and cheesy how-to guides, Henry Potty aces Hobology, preps for America s Funniest Fairygodchildren, and tries to avoid laundering Professor Snort s dreaded hankies, or worse, watching A History of Cabbages in Polish. All the whil ..." |
 | | Adapting Bridgerton Essays on the Netflix Show in Context by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 245 Pages, Published 2024 by Mcfarland ISBN-13: 978-1-4766-9331-6, ISBN: 1-4766-9331-5 "... Willen, Claudia. “17 of the Best Costumes on Bridgerton Season 2, Ranked by Memora- bility.” Insider, 16 Apr. 2022. www.insider.com/bridgerton-season-2-costumes-ranked- by-most-memorable-opinion-2022-4. Section III Comparability with ..." |
 | | Turning Darkness to Light She-Ra: The Classic, the Reboot, and the Heroine's Journey by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 103 Pages, Published 2019 by Independently Published ISBN-13: 978-1-08-858153-7, ISBN: 1-08-858153-6 "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, the 2018 Netflix show, takes many characters and themes from the beloved eighties cartoon. Nonetheless, clear distinctions appear in the more body-positive, diversity-friendly modern show, that avoid all the sexualized Barbie shapes and body builder physiques of the past. More interestingly, this version blurs the lines between friends and enemies as it carries young Adora on a precarious journey to f ..." |
 | | Inside the Captain Marvel Film The Comics, the Symbols, the Feminism.and Easter Eggs Too (Paperback) by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 193 Pages, Published 2019 by Independently Published, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-09-141069-5, ISBN: 1-09-141069-0 "In the comics, seven distinct characters were called Captain Marvel, while Carol Danvers began as Mar-Vell's rather helpless assistant, relaunched herself as Ms. Marvel with superpowers and a forty-year Avengers career, and finally achieved ..." |
 | | Joss Whedon's Names The Deeper Meanings behind Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Cabin in the Woods, The Avengers, Doctor Horrible, In Your Eyes, Comics and More by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 214 Pages, Published 2014 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-692-21638-5, ISBN: 0-692-21638-3 "Doctor Horrible, Jayne Cobb, Oz, Fitz-Simmons, Echo, Pike, Saffron, Kaywinnet, the Groosalugg, Skip, Satsu, Dana Polk, Perfect Jheung, Icarus, the Siphon, Edna Giles, Dandelion Naizen, and especially Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With Whedon’s superhero names, goddess names, flower names, saint’s names, and dozens of British names, he’s filling his world with references from Shakespeare to manga, delighting fans who look closer. Which names ..." |
 | | Chelm for the Holidays by Valerie Estelle Frankel, Sonja Wimmer Hardcover, 72 Pages, Published 2019 by Kar-Ben Publishing ® ISBN-13: 978-1-5415-5461-0, ISBN: 1-5415-5461-2 "Celebrating Jewish holidays has never been sillier than in Chelm, the Village of Fools! While the Chelmites try to solve problems―like outsmarting bees to get Rosh Hashanah honey, and keeping menorah candles lit without enough oil―their foolishness causes even more chaos. Enjoy these tall tales, old and new, one for each of ten holidays throughout the Jewish year." |
 | | A Rey of Hope Feminism, Symbolism and Hidden Gems in Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 98 Pages, Published 2016 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-692-61465-5, ISBN: 0-692-61465-6 "The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens offers a world of diversity – its heroes span the races and genders. Yet under this, there’s much to explore – Rey is a butt-kicking heroine, but some might say she’s so overpowered she has no challenges left. Others might observe that from her clothes and skills to her friends and enemies, she’s excelling more at the hero’s journey than the heroine’s. Does Finn undergo the classic hero’s journey, or ..." |
 | | Scots, Sassenachs, and Spankings Feminism and Gender Roles in Outlander by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2015 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-692-44908-0, ISBN: 0-692-44908-6 "Gushing fans of Outlander name it the feminist Game of Thrones. Is it? More action-packed than a romance, this historical time travel narrative soon transforms into a war saga. Claire delights as the fierce, prickly World War II nurse who falls for Jamie, the sensitive Highlands outlaw. He offers more than a fling or even a timeless love, as he guides the heroine to a deeper level of spirituality. Of course, Diana Gabaldon explores much ..." |
 | | Sherlock Every Canon Reference You May Have Missed in BBC's Series 1-3 by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 198 Pages, Published 2014 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-615-95352-6, ISBN: 0-615-95352-2 "BBC’s Sherlock has brought the classic adventures into brilliant life—fans across the world are delighting in every moment. But more is hidden within the episodes for the more serious fans—nonstop hints to the original adventures and the classic films as well. Within this book are all the references, with quotes from the actors and creators, notes from John and Sherlock’s blogs, and loads of colorful symbolism. There are vistable locati ..." |
 | | Choosing to be Insurgent or Allegiant Symbols, Themes & Analysis of the Divergent Trilogy by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 154 Pages, Published 2013 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-615-94168-4, ISBN: 0-615-94168-0 "The Divergent series is delighting the world with its epic of Tris and Four struggling through revolutions to create a better world. But there are deeper meanings and symbols beneath the surface. Why is it fitting that teens numbered three and four should remake the world? How many Biblical references appear? Why are ravens and crows such popular symbols? And what themes and images does this series share with The Hunger Games and all th ..." |
 | | The Many Faces of Katniss Everdeen Exploring the Heroine of the Hunger Games by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 178 Pages, Published 2013 by Zossima Press ISBN-13: 978-1-936294-22-0, ISBN: 1-936294-22-2 "Katniss is the heroine who's changed the world. Like Harry Potter, she's gotten kids and teens reading. And like Harry, she explodes across genres: She is a dystopian heroine, a warrior woman, a reality TV star, a rebellious adolescent. She's surrounded by the figures of Roman history, from Caesar and Cato to Cinna and Coriolanus Snow. She's also traveling the classic heroine's journey. As a child soldier, she faces trauma; as a growing ..." |
 | | Winning the Game of Thrones The Host of Characters and their Agendas by Valerie Estelle Frankel Paperback, 202 Pages, Published 2013 by Litcrit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-615-81744-6, ISBN: 0-615-81744-0 "This book explores characters’ agendas, from Sansa’s secret schemes to Arya’s ultimate goal. What is Cersei’s true fear? What do trout or golden roses symbolize? Is the show a feminist success or a male playground? This book answers all these and more, revealing the enigmas and surprises hidden deep within the series. Martin’s interviews, homages, and past works hint at the pattern he’s chosen, while the classic pattern of the hero’s an ..." |
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