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Exploring the evolution of the American ghost story, this book delves into its roots in Indigenous traditions, Puritan beliefs, and Enlightenment thought. It highlights the genre's peak during the nineteenth century and its ongoing relevance in contemporary literature and visual media, showcasing how these tales reflect cultural anxieties and societal changes throughout history.
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The Routledge Introduction to the American Ghost Story, Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock, Scott Brewster
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Routledge Introduction to the American Ghost Story
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 156
- ISBN13
- 9780367461157
- Category
- About Literature, History
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of the American ghost story, this book delves into its roots in Indigenous traditions, Puritan beliefs, and Enlightenment thought. It highlights the genre's peak during the nineteenth century and its ongoing relevance in contemporary literature and visual media, showcasing how these tales reflect cultural anxieties and societal changes throughout history.