Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern: Critical Essays

by Nicholas Diak, Michele Brittany, Becky Siegel Spratford, et al.

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476674884
• ISBN13: 9781476674889
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher