Vernon Press invites chapter proposals on the theme: “A Hero Will
Endure”: Essays on the Twentieth Anniversary of Gladiator for an edited
collection. All areas of study, with a common goal of representing the cultural
and material impact of the film since its release in May 2000.
Martin M. Winkler edited a collection about Gladiator regarding its
historical and media aspects. There are also several single essays about
psychological (Skweres), political, or cultural issues related to the film.
Nevertheless, there have been no other collections on the cultural and social
impact of the film since its release. With the twentieth anniversary
approaching in 2020, the time is right for presenting new insights about this
award-winning film.
The scope of the present call is broad. All topics regarding the film’s
impact on material, social, and academic culture will be considered. Specific
topics that the editor is seeking to round out the collection include:
