Stephenie Meyer In the Twilight

by Blasingame, James, Jr.; Deakin, Kathleen; Walsh, Laura A.

• ISBN13: 9780810883734
• ISBN10: 0810883732
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-06-07
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Summary

Inspired by a vivid dream, Stephenie Meyer, a stay-at-home mom, wrote a manuscript that started a worldwide sensation which has yet to abate. In 2005 her debut novel, Twilight, crashed onto the shore of teen literature like a literary tsunami. Four books later, she had become the top selling author in the world. When the final book in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, was released in 2008, more than a million copies were sold on the first day alone. The popular culture phenomenon of Stephenie Meyer and her writing is much more than the sum total of her weeks on the bestseller list, however. Stephenie Meyer: In the Twilight looks at the life and work of this author, beginning with her childhood and covering her teen years and life before stardom. This volume also profiles Meyer's world since becoming a cultural icon. In addition to discussing Meyer's writing style, the chapters also explore each of her books, with a final chapter focusing on her presence in social media and public events.As young and old continue to devour her every word, this volume puts into perspective the work and impact that Meyer has around the world. Stephenie Meyer: In the Twilight will be of interest to teachers and librarians, as well as to middle and high school students-not to mention adults-who are interested in learning more about their favorite author.

Author Biography

James Blasingame Jr. is associate professor of English at Arizona State University, where he directs the secondary English education program. Kathleen Deakin is assistant professor at Metropolitan State College of Denver, where she teaches classes in English education. Laura A. Walsh is assistant professor at State University of New York at Potsdam, where she is the program coordinator for secondary English education.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
From Little Boys to Little, Brown: How a Young Phoenix Housewife Became the World's Most Celebrated Author in Her Spare Time	p. 1
Mad about Meyer, Appeal and Apologies: A Critical Analysis of the Twilight Series	p. 21
Twilight	p. 49
New Moon	p. 61
Eclipse	p. 71
Breaking Dawn	p. 83
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, Midnight Sun, and "Hell on Earth"	p. 93
Stephenie in the Public Sphere: Eclipse Prom, Project Book Babe, Changing Hands Bookstore, Friends and Fans along the Way	p. 109
Selected Bibliography	p. 129
Index	p. 133
About the Authors	p. 135
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