Knowing Fear
Subtitle: Science, Knowledge and the Development of the Horror Genre
Publisher: McFarland; McFarland & Co.
Published: November 12, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 464
ISBN-13: 9780786432738
Subjects: Film theory & criticism; Literary studies: 16th to 18th centuries; Literary studies: 19th century; Literary studies: from c 1900 -; 20th century; c 1700 to c 1800; c 1800 to c 1900; Performing Arts; Literature - Classics / Criticism; Performing Arts/Dance; Anthropology - General; General; Literature & Fiction / Literature; Reference; History and criticism; Horror films; Horror in literature; Horror tales
Description: "The text first outlines a loose framework defining several distinct periods in horror development, then explores each period sequentially by looking at the scientific and cultural background of the period, its expression in horror literature, and its expression in horror visual and performing arts"--Provided by publisher.