A hideous bit of morbidity
Subtitle: an anthology of horror criticism from the Enlightenment to World War I
By: edited by Jason Colavito.
Contributors: Colavito, Jason.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780786439683
Subjects: Horror tales, English -- History and criticism; Horror tales, American -- History and criticism; Criticism -- Great Britain -- History; Criticism -- United States -- History
Description: "This collection provides insight into the way classic horror texts were received, interpreted and discussed by the first generations to experience them, ideas that continue to define the way modern society views horror. Each reprinted article, review or critical essay is prefaced with an introduction and explanatory notes to frame the work in its historical context"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.