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Horror fiction is an important part of the popular culture in many modern societies. This book compares and contrasts horror narratives from two distinct cultures--American and Japanese--with a focus on the characteristic mechanisms that make them successful, and on their culturally-specific aspects.

Including a number of narratives belonging to film, literature, comics and video games, this book provides a comprehensive perspective of the genre. It sheds light on the differences and similarities in the depiction of fear and horror in America and Japan, while emphasizing narrative patterns in the context of their respective cultures.

Japanese and American Horror

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    A Paperback by Katarzyna Marak

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/30/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786496662, 978-0786496662
      ISBN10: 0786496665
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: fiction Entertainment Film: styles and genres Popular culture

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Horror fiction is an important part of the popular culture in many modern societies. This book compares and contrasts horror narratives from two distinct cultures--American and Japanese--with a focus on the characteristic mechanisms that make them successful, and on their culturally-specific aspects.

      Including a number of narratives belonging to film, literature, comics and video games, this book provides a comprehensive perspective of the genre. It sheds light on the differences and similarities in the depiction of fear and horror in America and Japan, while emphasizing narrative patterns in the context of their respective cultures.

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