Twilight and History

Nancy R. Reagin

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JOHN WILEY
01 June 2010

Fiction companions; General & world history; Fantasy Reference

Series: 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.

By: Nancy R. Reagin
Imprint: JOHN WILEY
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 404g
ISBN: 9780470581780
ISBN 10: 0470581786
Series: Wiley Pop Culture and History Series
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 June 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nancy R. Reagin is a professor of history and women's and gender studies at Pace University, who has published several books in modern European history. Her current research focuses on the history of literary fan communities. She's also an active fan who has worked on fan archives and Web sites, and has helped build fan organizations. She rooted for Team Jacob long after most reasonable people would have given up hope.

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Twilight and History

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