Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern

Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 237
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ISBN-10 : 9781476637914
ISBN-13 : 1476637911
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Download or read book Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern written by Michele Brittany and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From shambling zombies to Gothic ghosts, horror has entertained thrill-seeking readers for centuries. A versatile literary genre, it offers commentary on societal issues, fresh insight into the everyday and moral tales disguised in haunting tropes and grotesque acts, with many stories worthy of critical appraisal. This collection of new essays takes in a range of topics, focusing on historic works such as Ann Radcliffe's Gaston de Blondeville (1826) and modern novels including Max Brooks' World War Z. Other contributions examine weird fiction, Stephen King, Richard Laymon, Indigenous Australian monster mythology and horror in picture books for young children.


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