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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 vydání
- 2007
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- Titul
- Monsters of Our Own Making: The Peculiar Pleasures of Fear
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Marina Warner
- Vydavatel
- University Press of Kentucky
- Rok vydání
- 2007
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 472
- ISBN13
- 9780813191744
- Kategorie
- Báje / Pověsti
- Anotace
- 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.