Haunted Seasons Television Ghost Stories for Christmas and Horror for Halloween |
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| Author:
| Johnston, Derek |
| Series title: | Palgrave Gothic Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-137-29895-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2015 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $95.00 |
Book Description:
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This book explores the literary and cultural history behind certain Christmas and Halloween traditions, and examines the way that they have moved into broadcasting. It demonstrates how these horror traditions have become more domestic and personal, and how they provide a necessary seasonal pause for reflection on our fears.
This book explores the literary and cultural history behind certain Christmas and Halloween traditions, and examines the way that they have moved into broadcasting. It demonstrates how these horror traditions have become more domestic and personal, and how they provide a necessary seasonal pause for reflection on our fears.