Horror Literature Through History by Matt Cardin (.ePUB)
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Horror Literature Through History: An Encyclopedia of the Stories That Speak to Our Deepest Fears by Matt Cardin (Editor)
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Overview: Many of today’s horror story fans probably don’t realize that horror literature is not only one of the most popular types of literature but one of the oldest. People have always been mesmerized by stories that speak to their deepest fears. Horror Literature Through History shows 21st-century horror fans the literary sources of their favorite entertainment and the rich intrinsic value of horror literature in its own right. Through profiles of major authors, critical analyses of important works and overview essays focused on horror during particular periods as well as on related issues such as religion, apocalypticism, social criticism and gender, readers will discover the fascinating early roots and evolution of horror writings as well as the reciprocal influence of horror literature and horror cinema.
This unique reference book provides wide coverage that is current and compelling to modern readers. In the first section, overview essays on horror during different historical periods situate works of horror literature within the social, cultural, historical and intellectual currents of their respective eras, creating a seamless narrative of the genre’s evolution from ancient times to the present. The second section demonstrates how otherwise unrelated works of horror have influenced each other, how horror subgenres have evolved and how a broad range of topics within horror, such as ghosts, vampires, religion and gender roles, have been handled across time. The book also provides alphabetically arranged reference entries on authors, works and specialized topics that enable readers to zero in on information and concepts presented in the other sections.
Genre: Non-Fiction > General
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