Horror: a very short introduction

Fear is one of the most primal emotions, and one of the hardest to reason with and dispel. So why do we scare ourselves? Delving into the darkest corners of horror literature, films, and plays, Darryl Jones explores its monsters and its psychological chills, discussing why horror stories disturb us,...

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Beteilige Person: Jones, Darryl 1967- (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Oxford Oxford University Press 2021
Schriftenreihe:Very short introductions 676
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Zusammenfassung:Fear is one of the most primal emotions, and one of the hardest to reason with and dispel. So why do we scare ourselves? Delving into the darkest corners of horror literature, films, and plays, Darryl Jones explores its monsters and its psychological chills, discussing why horror stories disturb us, and how they reflect society's taboos
Abstract:"From bloody plays in Ancient Greece to Stephen King novels, we have been enjoying the thrill of horror for thousands of years. But why do we find it so pleasurable to give ourselves a fright? This Very Short Introduction delves into the darkest corners of this fascinating genre, exploring films, fiction, and plays to unlock the secrets of why horror stories disturb us, and how society responds to representations of the gruesome and taboo. Analysing the ways horror has been used throughout history to articulate contemporary fears, it considers the continuing evolution of the genre today, from romantic vampires to brutal internet phenomena, and pushes us to question the terrifying capacity of human nature."
Umfang:xx, 143 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9780198755562