Literary haunted house, the: lovecraft, matheson, king and the horror in between
Auteur :
Janicker, Rebecca
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786465736
Date de publication :
26 janv. 2015
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,1 cm
Poids :
308 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Focusing on the work of H. P. Lovecraft, Richard Matheson and Stephen King, this critical work offers a fresh perspective on one of the most popular motifs in American fiction. Case studies demonstrate how these authors have kept the past alive while highlighting the complexities of modern society, using their ghostly tales to celebrate and challenge 20th century American history and culture.