Horror: a very short introduction

Fear is one of the most primal emotions, and one of the hardest to reason with and dispel. So why do we scare ourselves? Delving into the darkest corners of horror literature, films, and plays, Darryl Jones explores its monsters and its psychological chills, discussing why horror stories disturb us,...

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Main Author: Jones, Darryl 1967- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2021
Series:Very short introductions
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Online Access:DE-12
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Summary:Fear is one of the most primal emotions, and one of the hardest to reason with and dispel. So why do we scare ourselves? Delving into the darkest corners of horror literature, films, and plays, Darryl Jones explores its monsters and its psychological chills, discussing why horror stories disturb us, and how they reflect society's taboos
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2021. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (168 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191816727
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780198755562.001.0001

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