Twilight and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series)

Twilight and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series)
by Nancy Reagin

Twilight and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series)
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Author: Nancy Reagin
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-04-12
ISBN: 0470581786
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Wiley

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Book Review: Brilliant Book
Summary: 5 Stars

"Twilight and History" offers an entertaining and informative insight into Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" from a historical point of view. In "Twilight and History," the authors delve into the histories of several characters. Edward, Bella, Jasper, Alice, Emmett, Jacob, and other characters receive acknowledgement. The characters of "Twilight" come from different time periods and thus experienced completely different lives. Along with vastly different histories to examine, "Twilight and History" offers different authors' insights. For example,Elizabeth Baird Hardy delves into the life of a Civil War soldier in her chapter "Jasper Hale, the Oldest Living Confederate Veteran." In the chapter, she perfectly eximplifies Jasper's place in his past life. If 19th century soldiers do not stir interest, perhaps, a short history of asylums,such as in Grace Loiacono and Laura Loiacono's "Better Turned than 'Cured,'" might peek curiosity. "Twilight and History" offers something to hold any historical reader's attention. At times, the characters garner a chapter focusing solely on his or her period of history and the effects experienced by the character because of living in that time. In other chapters, the authors treat characters as a whole unit backdropped against a particular time period. This allows readers to gain an understanding of how the Cullens and other characters, such as the Volturi, experienced and express history as seperate beings and as a whole.
"Twilight and History" made an absolutely brilliant book. After reading the book, I feel that I know more about varied historical topics. As a fan of "Twilight," I loved examining the characters as historical figures. In particular, I enjoyed learning about the history of Civil War soldiers, asymlums, and of vampires in folklore. I give "Twilight and History" five out of five stars and would recommend it to any "Twilight" fan who holds an interet in history. DJ

Summary of Twilight and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series)

The first look at the history behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series, timed to release with the third movie, Eclipse

The characters of the Twilight Saga carry a rich history that shapes their identities and actions over the course of the series. Edward, for instance, may look like a seventeen-year-old teen heartthrob, but was actually born in 1901 and died during the Spanish Influenza of 1918. His adopted sister, Alice, was imprisoned in an insane asylum in 1920 and treated so badly there that even becoming a vampire was a welcome escape. This book is the first to explore the history behind the Twilight Saga's characters and their stories. You?ll learn about what life might have been like for Jasper Whitlock Hale, the Confederate vampire who fought during the Civil War, Carlisle Cullen, the Puritan witch hunter-turned-vampire who participated in the witchcraft persecutions in Early Modern England, and the history of the Quileute culture that shaped Jacob and his people ?and much more.

  • Gives you the historical backdrop for Twilight Saga characters and events
  • Adds a whole new dimension to the Twilight novels and movies
  • Offers fresh insights on vampires, romance, and history

Twilight and History is an essential companion for every Twilight fan, whether you've just gotten into the series or have followed it since the beginning.

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