
Horror: A Very Short Introduction
by
Darryl Jones
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Romance
History
Horror
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Language
English
Published
Sep 1, 2021
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0198755562
ISBN-13
9780198755562
Description
Darryl Jones explores the intricate world of horror, delving into its psychological complexities and cultural significance. He examines why people are drawn to the macabre and how horror serves as a mirror reflecting societal fears and anxieties.
Through a concise yet provocative approach, he reveals the evolution of horror across various mediums, from literature to film, outlining how storytelling taps into primal instincts. This exploration invites readers to confront their darkest emotions and consider what makes horror simultaneously terrifying and alluring.
Through a concise yet provocative approach, he reveals the evolution of horror across various mediums, from literature to film, outlining how storytelling taps into primal instincts. This exploration invites readers to confront their darkest emotions and consider what makes horror simultaneously terrifying and alluring.
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