Gothic realities : the impact of horror fiction on modern culture /

Gothic realities : the impact of horror fiction on modern culture /

"Early literary critics feared Gothic's potential to corrupt youth, inspire deviant sexuality, instill heretical beliefs, and encourage antisocial violence. This book examines Gothic and horror fictions over the last three centuries, from their literary foundations to the influence on mode...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cooper, L. Andrew, 1977-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Publishers, [2010]
Subjects:
Horror tales, English > History and criticism.
Gothic fiction (Literary genre), English > History and criticism.
Horror tales, American > History and criticism.
Gothic fiction (Literary genre), American > History and criticism.
Horror in literature.
Popular culture and literature > History > 20th century.
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Summary:"Early literary critics feared Gothic's potential to corrupt youth, inspire deviant sexuality, instill heretical beliefs, and encourage antisocial violence. This book examines Gothic and horror fictions over the last three centuries, from their literary foundations to the influence on modern popular culture. Topics covered include homosexuality, interest in paranormal research, and violent school shootings"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:x, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786448357 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786448350 (softcover : alk. paper)