> From: miss mona <mona@...>
> Date: April 21, 2005 4:42:59 PM CDT
> To: <BuffyAngelFirefly@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [BuffyAngelFirefly] Why Buffy Matters: The Art of Buffy the
> Vampire Slayer (Book)
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> Why Buffy Matters : The Art of Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Available
> on Amazon.com
> From Amazon.com - 2005-04-21st
>
>
> Book Description
>
> Rhonda Wilcox is the world¹s foremost authority on Buffy the Vampire
> Slayer, its characters, and its themes.

> Wilcox argues that Buffy is enduring as art by exploring its
> excellence in both long-term story arc construction and in producing
> individual episodes that are powerful on their own.

> She examines the larger patterns that extend through all seven
> seasons: the hero myth, imagery of light, naming symbolism, Buffy¹s
> relationship with Spike, sex, and redemption.

> Wilcox also focuses on acclaimed and noteworthy episodes, including
> the musical "Once More, with Feeling," the largely silent and wordless
> "Hush," and the dream episode "Restless."

> She examines Buffy¹s literary narrative, symbolism, visual imagery,
> and sound. Combining great intelligence and wit, written for fans,
> this is the worthy companion to the show that has claimed and kept the
> minds and hearts of watchers worldwide.