The New Uncanny - Tales of Unease (Paperback)

Performing a deft metaphorical evisceration of Sigmund Freud's classic 1919 essay that delved deeply into the tradition of horror writing, this freshly contemporary collection of literary interpretations reintroduces to the world Freud's compelling theory of "das unheimliche"--or, the uncanny. Specifically designed to challenge the creative boundaries of some of the most famed and respected horror writers working today--such as A. S. Byatt, Christopher Priest, Hanif Kureishi, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Matthew Holness, and the indomitable Ramsey Campbell--this anatomically precise experiment encapsulates what the uncanny represents in the 21st century. Masterfully narrated with the benefit of unique perspectives on what exactly it is that goes bump in the night, this chilling modern collective is not only an essential read for fans of horror but also an insightful and intriguing introduction to the greats of the genre at their gruesome best.

General

Imprint:	Comma Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2008
First published:	September 2009
Authors:	A.S. Byatt • Ramsey Campbell • Ian Duhig • Hanif Kureishi • Adam Marek • Sara Maitland • Jane Rogers • Gerard Woodward • Frank Cottrell Boyce • Matthew Holness
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	226
ISBN-13:	978-1-905583-18-8
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Horror & ghost stories Promotions
LSN:	1-905583-18-4
Barcode:	9781905583188

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