New Essays on Clint Eastwood is a companion to Engelrsquo;s previous book; Clint Eastwood; Actor and Director: New Perspectives. It includes discussion of some of Eastwoodrsquo;s most recent films as well as his earliest work; and deepens our overall appreciation of his artistry and his growth as an ever more accomplished storyteller. The contributors to this new volume examine Eastwoodrsquo;s body of work as both actor and director: his portrayal of Rowdy Yates in the television series Rawhide; his directorial debut with Play Misty for Me; his directorial and starring role in Gran Torino; and his recent directorial successes with Hereafter and J. Edgar.A common thread throughout the volume is the respect for Eastwoodrsquo;s commitment to cinematic storytelling. Indi-vidually and collectively; the essays highlight the variety and complexity of Eastwoodrsquo;s themes and his accomplish-ments throughout a lifetime of endeavors. Examining his Westerns and detective films illustrates how Eastwood left his iconic stamp on those genres; while discussion of his more recent films expounds on his use of family; history; and myth to transcend generic conventions and to project a hard-won vision of a united humanity beyond the separation of ethnic; racial; and national conflicts. Cumulatively; the essays remind us of his lifelong devotion to perfecting his artistry and his powers as a storyteller.
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