Horror Literature through History: An Encyclopedia of the Stories that Speak to Our Deepest Fears [2 volumes]
- ISBN-10
- 1440842027
- ISBN-13
- 9781440842023
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 967
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-09-21
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Matt Cardin
Description
This two-volume set offers comprehensive coverage of horror literature that spans its deep history, dominant themes, significant works, and major authors, such as Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, and Anne Rice, as well as lesser-known horror writers. • Describes horror literature during different periods, thus helping readers understand the roots of modern horror literature, how works of horror have engaged social issues, and how horror has evolved over time • Connects horror literature to popular culture through sidebars on film adaptations, television shows, video games, and other nonliterary, popular culture topics • Includes excerpts from selected literary works that exemplify topics discussed in the entries that support English language arts standards by enabling students to read these excerpts critically in light of the entries • Prompts students to consider the nature of horror as a genre, the relationship of horror literature and social issues, and how horror literature intersects with mainstream supernatural concerns, such as religion
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