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Icons of Horror and the supernatural:; encyclopedia of nightmares
Topic Started: Jul 25 2012, 02:50 AM (129 Views)
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Icons of horror and the supernatural: an encyclopedia of our worst nightmares, by S.T Joshi. Extended entries on 24 iconic figures from the world of horror and the supernatural discuss the essential features and enduring significance of these subjects. In this book you will read about our and other cultures nightmares. I couldn’t put the book down…great read. Among the icons discussed are: The Alien, The Angel and The Demon, The Cosmic Horror ,The Curse , The Cthulhu Mythos. The Devil, The Doppelganger, The Ghost, The Ghoul ,The Haunted House, The Immortal, The Monster, The Mummy, The Psychic , The Sea Creature, The Serial Killer , The Siren, The Small Town Horror, The Sorcerer, The Urban Horror, The Vampire, The Werewolf, The Witch , And The Zombie. Each entry discusses the central qualities of the icon and its lasting influence. Included are illustrations, sidebars of interesting information, and extracts from key texts. Entries list works for further reading, and the Encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Features and Benefits: Overviews a wide range of supernatural lore. Entries are written by leading authorities on horror and the supernatural. Substantially longer than traditional encyclopedia entries, but not as lengthy or intimidating as books, the essays are the perfect size for studentresearch. BL Serves as a port of entry and starting point for students writing papers. Entries include sidebars and cite works for further reading. Includes a bibliography of important works on horror and the supernatural. Spans a broad period of time, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King. Illustrations help students visualize the topics of the entries. Covers a vast range of cultures. Helps people understand a lengthy literary and cultural tradition. Fosters an appreciation for cultural diversity. Encourages students, people to research topics of popular interest. Helps students and general readers understand contemporary film, television, and culture. Supports the literature curriculum by helping students, people relate commonly taught literary works to contemporary culture. it is a good book....

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