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Monsters of Our Own Making: The Peculiar Pleasures of Fear

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Exploring the evolution of monsters from nursery tales to modern conflicts, Marina Warner delves into the societal fascination with fear and horror. She traces the origins and historical significance of these figures, highlighting their roles in myths and folklore. The book examines the representation of male figures of terror and their links to contemporary issues of sexuality, power, and identity. Warner's analysis reveals how these narratives reflect societal anxieties and the complex interplay between fear and cultural expression throughout history.

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Monsters of Our Own Making: The Peculiar Pleasures of Fear, Marina Warner

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Rok wydania
2007
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Tytuł
Monsters of Our Own Making: The Peculiar Pleasures of Fear
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2007
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
472
ISBN13
9780813191744
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Ocena
3,85 z 5
Opis
Exploring the evolution of monsters from nursery tales to modern conflicts, Marina Warner delves into the societal fascination with fear and horror. She traces the origins and historical significance of these figures, highlighting their roles in myths and folklore. The book examines the representation of male figures of terror and their links to contemporary issues of sexuality, power, and identity. Warner's analysis reveals how these narratives reflect societal anxieties and the complex interplay between fear and cultural expression throughout history.