Horror

Download or Read eBook Horror PDF written by Darryl Jones and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Horror
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 9780198755562
ISBN-13 : 0198755562
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Book Synopsis Horror by : Darryl Jones

Book excerpt: Fear is one of the most primal emotions, and one of the hardest to reason with and dispel. So why do we scare ourselves? Delving into the darkest corners of horror literature, films, and plays, Darryl Jones explores its monsters and its psychological chills, discussing why horror stories disturb us, and how they reflect society's taboos.


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