Ken Gelder
Reading the Vampire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415080132
- author:
- Ken Gelder
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 176
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The legend of the vampire continues to haunt popular imagination. Reading the Vampire examines the vampire in all its various manifestations and cultural meanings. Ken Gelder investigates vampire narratives in literature and film, tracing their evolution over time. He explores how vampire stories reflect the anxieties and fascinations of their respective eras, from concerns about tourism and colonialism to obsessions with sex and death. By embedding vampires in their cultural contexts, Reading the Vampire reveals the complex meanings behind these enduring legends, shedding light on the ways in which they continue to shape our understanding of the world.
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