Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern: Critical Essays

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ISBN: 9781476674889

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Attribute name	Attribute value
Author	Brittany, Michele
Pub Date	30/03/2020
Binding	Paperback
Pages	180

Publisher: EUROSPAN

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From shambling zombies to Gothic ghosts, horror has entertained thrill-seeking readers for centuries. This collection of essays takes in a range of topics, focusing on historic works and modern novels. Other contributions examine weird fiction, Stephen King, Richard Laymon, Indigenous Australian monster mythology and picture books.

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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.