Fantasy and Horror

by Barron, Neil; Tymn, Marshall B.

• ISBN13: 9780810835962
• ISBN10: 0810835967
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Scarecrow Pr

Summary

More than 2,300 works of fiction and poetry are discussed, each cross-referenced to other works with similar or contrasting themes. Winners and nominees for major awards are identified. Books that are part of a series are flagged, with a complete list of books in series included in a final chapter, along with a comprehensive list of awards, of translations, and of young adult and children's books.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Guide Effectively
Preface
Introduction: The Return to Fantasy	p. 1
The Early and Later Gothic Traditions, 1762-1896	p. 5
The Development of the Fantastic Tradition through 1811	p. 45
Fantasy in the Nineteenth Century, 1812-1899	p. 73
Early Modern Horror Fiction, 1897-1949	p. 103
From Baum to Tolkien, 1900-1956	p. 139
Contemporary Horror Fiction, 1950-1998	p. 199
Contemporary Fantasy, 1957-1998	p. 345
Fantasy and Horror Poetry	p. 415
Fantasy and Horror Literature in Libraries	p. 429
Reference Sources and Online Resources	p. 435
History and Criticism	p. 453
Author Studies	p. 471
Horror, Fantasy and Animation in Film, Television and Radio	p. 529
Fantasy and Horror Art and Illustration	p. 573
Teaching Fantasy and Horror Literature	p. 619
Fantasy and Horror Magazines	p. 633
Library Collections	p. 647
Listings	p. 657
Best Books
Awards
Series
Young Adult and Children's Books
Translations
Organizations
Conventions
Sources of Information on Fiction and Poetry Authors	p. 701
Author/Subject Index	p. 733
Title Index	p. 779
Theme Index	p. 809
About the Contributors	p. 815
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