Horror: A Very Short Introduction

Author/Contributor(s):	Jones, Darryl
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Date:	09/01/2021
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

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.