Simmons, D. (2011) "There's a ton of lore on unicorns too": postmodernist micro-narratives and Supernatural. In: Abbott, S. and Lavery, D. (eds.) TV Goes to Hell: An Unofficial Roadmap of Supernatural. Toronto: ECW Press. pp. 132-145.
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Abstract:
The chapter examines Supernatural in a postmodern context exploring the show’s reliance on the Lyotardian concept of micro-narratives in the form of the various “Urban Legends” that Sam and Dean Winchester engage with on their travels around the US.
Creators:
Simmons, D.
Editors:
Abbott, S. and Lavery, D.
Publisher:
ECW Press
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing
Research Centres > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing
Research Centres > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing
Date:
20 October 2011
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 132-145
Title of Book:
TV Goes to Hell: An Unofficial Roadmap of Supernatural
Place of Publication:
Toronto
Number of Pages:
326
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781770410206
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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