Knowing fear : science, knowledge and the development of the horror genre /

"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...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Colavito, Jason
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]
Subjects:	Horror in literature. Horror tales > History and criticism. Horror films > History and criticism. Horror in art.