Of Muscles and Men
Download or Read eBook Of Muscles and Men PDF written by Michael G. Cornelius and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Michael G. Cornelius |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 2011-09-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786489022 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786489022 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Of Muscles and Men by : Michael G. Cornelius
Book excerpt: Few movie genres have highlighted the male body more effectively than the "sword-and-sandal" film, where the rippling torso and the bulging muscle are displayed for all to appreciate. Carrying his phallic sword and dressed in traditional garb calculated to bring attention to his magnificent physique, the sword-and-sandal hero is capable of toppling great nations, rescuing heroines, defeating monsters, and generally saving the day. Each of these essays examines the issues of masculinity and utility addressed in the sword-and-sandal genre. The contributors offer insights on a film form which showcases its male protagonists as heroic, violent, fleshy, and, in the end, extremely useful.
