REmediaL STUDIES, Episode 15: Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander"

Episode 16 May 28, 2018 00:54:05
REmediaL STUDIES, Episode 15: Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander"
Remedial Studies
REmediaL STUDIES, Episode 15: Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander"

May 28 2018 | 00:54:05

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Show Notes

In this episode, we break down *Outlander*: a sexy, action-packed historical romance classic. We'll discuss romance as a genre, pronounce Scottish names very badly, and take a long detour to talk about country music. Talking Points: the inversion of romance tropes, Brexit, violence on screen, villainy, the Female Gaze, our complicated relationships with country music, and the excellent, grounded writing of Diana Gabaldon. Content warning: physical and sexual assault

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