Haunted
Subtitle: on ghosts, witches, vampires, zombies, and other monsters of the natural and supernatural worlds
By: Leo Braudy
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
ISBN-13: 9780300203806
Subjects: Social aspects; Fear; Supernatural in literature; Monsters; History
Description: "... this book explores how fear has been shaped into images of monsters and monstrosity. From the Protestant Reformation to contemporary horror films and fiction, he explores four major types: the monster from nature (King Kong), the created monster (Frankenstein), the monster from within (Mr. Hyde), and the monster from the past (Dracula). Drawing upon deep historical and literary research, Braudy discusses the lasting presence of fearful imaginings in an age of scientific progress, viewing the detective genre as a rational riposte to the irrational world of the monstrous. Haunted is a compelling and incisive work by a writer at the height of his powers"--Publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.