Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-220) and index.
Contents:
Ghosts -- Monsters and monstrosities -- The divine and the unholy -- Conclusion: Different shades of the universal.
Summary:
"Horror fiction is an important part of the popular culture in many modern societies. This book compares and contrasts horror narratives from two distinct cultures--American and Japanese shedding light on the differences and similarities in the depiction of fear and horror in America and Japan, while emphasizing narrative patterns in the context of their respective cultures"-- Provided by publisher.
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