The global vampire : essays on the undead in popular culture around the world /

"The figure of the vampire is a truly global phenomenon, with popular interpretations appearing in Europe and Asia that are distinct from any versions found in the Americas. Instead, the global vampire draws from indigenous mythology as well as popular culture, and is freed from typical reading...

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Other Authors: Coker, Cait (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2020]
Series:Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 68.
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