The Philosophy of Horror by Noel Carroll

The Philosophy of Horror by Noel Carroll

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First Published in 1990. Noel Carroll, film scholar and philosopher, offers the first serious look at the aesthetics of horror. In this book he discusses the nature and narrative structures of the genre, dealing with horror as a "transmedia" phenomenon.

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The Philosophy of Horror by Noel Carroll

Noel Carroll, film scholar and philosopher, offers the first serious look at the aesthetics of horror. In this book he discusses the nature and narrative structures of the genre, dealing with horror as a "transmedia" phenomenon. A fan and serious student of the horror genre, Carroll brings to bear his comprehensive knowledge of obscure and forgotten works, as well as of the horror masterpieces. Working from a philosophical perspective, he tries to account for how people can find pleasure in having their wits scared out of them. What, after all, are those "paradoxes of the heart" that make us want to be horrified?
Noel Carroll (University of Wisconsin)
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ISBN 13 9780415902168
ISBN 10 0415902169
Title The Philosophy of Horror
Author Noel Carroll
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1990-01-19
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.