Feminism in the Worlds of Neil Gaiman: Essays on the Comics, Poetry and Prose - Paperback

by Tara Prescott (Editor), Aaron Drucker (Editor)

This collection of new essays looks carefully at the broad spectrum of Neil Gaiman's work and how he interacts with feminism. Sixteen diverse essays from Gaiman scholars examine highlights from Gaiman's graphic novels, short stories, novels, poems and screenplays, and confront the difficult issues he raises, including femininity, the male gaze, issues of age discrimination, rape, and feminine agency. Altogether the essays probe the difficult and complex representation of women and issues of femininity in the worlds of Neil Gaiman.

Author Biography

Tara Prescott is a lecturer in Writing Programs at the University of California, Los Angeles. She lives in Culver City, California. Aaron Drucker is an instructor in Los Angeles.