Skracklitteratur: Skrackforfattare, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, Clive Barker, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Frankenstein

Skracklitteratur: Skrackforfattare, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, Clive Barker, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Frankenstein

Language: Swedish
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 1231773839
ISBN 13: 9781231773833
Publication date: August 4th, 2011
Publisher: Books LLC, Wiki Series
Pages: 26

Genres: Science & Technology, Horror

This exploration of horror literature delves into the lives and works of some of the genre’s most influential writers, illuminating their contributions and the unique styles that have defined fearsome storytelling. From the eerie prose of Edgar Allan Poe, with his intricate tales that capture the macabre, to H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic horror that launches readers into terrifying unknowns, the narrative elegantly weaves together their legacies.

Also examined are the chilling narratives by Stephen King, whose mastery of suspense and psychological terror has created a devoted following, alongside Clive Barker's boundary-pushing tales that blur the lines between horror and fantasy. The work doesn’t stop there, as it also parades through the groundbreaking themes presented in Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein," showcasing how these authors have crafted tales that resonate well beyond their time, forever etching their names into the fabric of literary horror.

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