Gothic Realities: The Impact of Horror Fiction on Modern Culture by L. Andrew Cooper

Gothic Realities: The Impact of Horror Fiction on Modern Culture

L. Andrew Cooper

238 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction horror dark mysterious medium-paced

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Eighteenth-century critics believed Gothic fiction would inspire deviant sexuality, instill heretical beliefs, and encourage antisocial violence--this book puts these beliefs to the test. After examining the assumptions behind critics' fears, it c...

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