"A hideous bit of morbidity" an anthology of horror criticism from the Enlightenment to World War I /

"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 intro...

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Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Colavito, Jason
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.
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Summary:"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.
Physical Description:xi, 372 p. : ill.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.