Royle, Nicholas
The Uncanny: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719055614
- author:
- Royle, Nicholas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 15.8 x 2.5 x 24.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Literary theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Uncanny by Nicholas Royle This book-length study explores the concept of the uncanny, a feeling of something not simply weird or mysterious, but strangely familiar. The uncanny has a complex history, dating back to the Enlightenment, and Royle offers a detailed account of its emergence. The book delves into various aspects of the uncanny, including the death drive, déjà-vu, and the fear of being buried alive, as well as more applied readings on topics such as teaching, politics, film, and religion. A major critical study, this book will be of interest to students and academics, as well as the general reader.
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