Thinking Queerly: Medievalism, Wizardry, and Neurodiversity in Young Adult Texts

by Jes Battis

Book Overview

Why do we love wizards? Where do these magical figures come from? Thinking Queerly traces the wizard from medieval Arthurian literature to contemporary YA adaptations. By exploring the link between Merlin and Harry Potter, or Morgan le Fay and Sabrina, readers will see how the wizard offers spaces of hope and transformation for young readers. In particular, this book examines how wizards think differently, and how this difference can resonate with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501523201
• ISBN13: 9781501523205
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"