John C. Tibbetts
The Gothic Worlds of Peter Straub
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476664927
- author:
- John C. Tibbetts
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland & Co Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 15 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism, , John C. Tibbetts,The Gothic Worlds of Peter Straub,McFarland & Co Inc,1476664927,Literary Criticism,American - General,Gothic & Romance,USA,20th century,21st century,Gothic fiction (Literary genre),
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Gothic Worlds of Peter Straub by John C. Tibbetts explores the unique approach of horror novelist Peter Straub, who creates personalized fiction with an allusive and ambiguous style that defies the genre's explicit nature. Straub's work is characterized by its ability to recreate the Gothic style in a changing world, incorporating elements such as Faustian pacts, buried secrets, haunted places, ghosts, vampires, and succubi. Straub's distinctive blend of horror and beauty has been praised by critics, with Stephen King describing his style as a "synthesis" of the two genres. This study draws on interviews with Straub and features an exclusive interview with King, providing insight into the mind of one of literature's most innovative writers. By examining Straub's work through this lens, readers can gain a deeper understanding of his unique approach to horror fiction and the enduring appeal of his writing.
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