Horror (origin, development and evolution)

Author: (American) Paul Newman, translated by Zhao Kang et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Fear arises from the human heart. Since ancient times, various terrifying legends such as the (death), vampire, skeleton, etc., have emerged one after another, causing panic and attacking the depths of people's souls. The book "The Origin, Development, and Evolution of Horror" provides a detailed explanation of the birth, spread, and long-term impact on its development in different periods. The book is organized chronologically, starting from the 1st century AD to the origin of horror, further elaborating on the social impact of medieval horror after its connection with theology and religion, the chaos brought to the country by the (horror rule) during Elizabeth's reign, the anxiety and fear caused by the spread of (plague) and social unrest during the Restoration and Revolution period, the great inspiration horror provided to writers and artists during the Romanticism period, leading to the creation of numerous literary works themed around horror, and how horror was combined with the supernatural during the Victorian era, until the 20th century, when the emotion of horror continued to (envelop) the world, becoming an important topic in people's lives. Author Paul Newman introduces the background and development process of horror from various aspects such as literature, science, politics, and religion, guiding readers on a chilling journey into the world of horror.