Dissecting Hannibal Lecter by Benjamin Szumskyj

Dissecting Hannibal Lecter by Benjamin Szumskyj

This comprehensive study of author, Thomas Harris' popular works focuses particularly on Harris' internationally known antihero Hannibal ""The Cannibal"" Lecter in the classic novels ""Red Dragon"", ""Silence of the Lambs"", and ""Hannibal"". In 12 scholarly essays, the work examines several themes within Harris' trilogy, including the author's artistic exploration of repressed desires, his refinement of neo-noir themes and the serial killer motif, and his developing perceptions of feminine gender roles.

“a fine job”—Dead Reckonings; “a welcome and insightful examination of an important cultural icon”—Journal of American Studies; “an erudite collection of scholarly essays..offers many insights into the literary journey undertaken by Thomas Harris...the book is successful in encouraging the Harris fan to delve deeper into the psyche of the novelist and his creations”—HorrorScope.

Benjamin Szumskyj, a private high school teacher and qualified library technician, has edited anthologies and essay collections on such authors as Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, Thomas Harris and William Peter Blatty. He is also the editor of Studies in Fantasy Literature and Studies in Australian Weird Fiction. He lives in Melville, Western Australia.

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ISBN 13	9780786432752
ISBN 10	0786432756
Title	Dissecting Hannibal Lecter
Author	Benjamin Szumskyj
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	McFarland & Co Inc
Year published	2008-02-29
Number of pages	239
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