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"A Dark Night's Dreaming" surveys the evolution of horror literature, beginning with an exploration of the genre’s current form and its narrative, psychological, and social underpinnings. The main body focuses on the lives and works of six pivotal American writers—William Peter Blatty, Thomas Harris, Stephen King, Anne Rice, Peter Straub, and Whitley Strieber—highlighting how their storytelling has shaped modern horror. An additional chapter explores the dynamic relationship between horror fiction and its cinematic adaptations. The book discusses changes in the portrayal of women, monsters, and gore, positioning contemporary Gothic fiction within the broader context of American literary tradition. It concludes with a comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: Tony Magistrale
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