A detailed analysis of contemporary horror and fantasy writer Clive's short stories, especially in his six-volume series. Argues that rather than lean on gratuitous violence as many of his colleagues do, he embraces and develops traditional formulas, alluding to classic works by Poe, Mary Shelley, and others. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Po
Language
English
Pages
223
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
McFarland & Company
Release
August 01, 1994
ISBN
0899509843
ISBN 13
9780899509846
Clive Barker's Short Stories: Imagination as Metaphor in the Books of Blood and Other Works
A detailed analysis of contemporary horror and fantasy writer Clive's short stories, especially in his six-volume series. Argues that rather than lean on gratuitous violence as many of his colleagues do, he embraces and develops traditional formulas, alluding to classic works by Poe, Mary Shelley, and others. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Po