Spartacus and Kubrick in Hollywood: New Perspectives on the Film and its Production

This collection of essays explores the film from a wide variety of angles: through its production history and the socio-historical context of its release; through the theme of gender, power, and sexuality; through close analysis in comparison with other epic movies, the literature preceding the film, and the rest of Kubrick’s oeuvre; and through its soundtrack and sonic style. Some chapters draw extensively on primary sources, especially those available at the Stanley Kubrick Archive; others apply a theoretical perspective. The volume’s interdisciplinary approach demonstrates how diverse methods can coexist and support each other to create a deeper knowledge of this important film.