The New Uncanny: Tales of Unease

by Matthew Holness, Christopher Priest, Ramsey Campbell, et al.

Book Overview

Performing a deft metaphorical evisceration of Sigmund Freud's classic 1919 essay that delved deeply into the tradition of horror writing, this freshly contemporary collection of literary interpretations reintroduces to the world Freud's compelling theory of das unheimliche--or, the uncanny. Specifically designed to challenge the creative boundaries of some of the most famed and respected horror writers working today--such as A. S. Byatt,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1905583184
• ISBN13: 9781905583188
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Comma Press
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"