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Author	: Darryl Jones
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Total Pages	: 169
Release	: 2021
ISBN-10	: 9780198755562
ISBN-13	: 0198755562
Rating	: 4/5 (62 Downloads)

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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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