Mass market medieval

By David W. Marshall

Subjects: Medievalism, Middle Ages in art, Middle ages in literature, Commercial products, Middle ages in motion pictures, Popular culture, Middle Ages in motion pictures, Middle Ages in literature, Rock music, social aspects, Social aspects, Culture in motion pictures, Rock music, Political aspects

Description: "The 14 essays in this book encompass diverse theoretical perspectives and are grouped loosely around distinct functions of medievalism, including the exposure of recent social concerns; the use of medieval images in modern political contexts; and the medieval's influence on products of today's popular culture"--Provided by publisher.