Reading the Great American Zombie : The Living Dead in Literature.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stone, T. May.

Series:

Contributions to Zombie Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zombies in literature.

Popular culture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2022.

Summary:

This book examines the cultural and literary significance of zombies in American literature, tracing their origins from Caribbean folklore to their pervasive presence in modern popular culture. T. May Stone explores how the concept of the zombie has evolved and its impact on societal norms, identity, and the human experience. The author delves into the portrayal of zombies in various media, highlighting their role as reflections of societal fears and existential themes. The book is part of the Contributions to Zombie Studies series and is intended for scholars and enthusiasts of cultural studies, literature, and horror genres. By analyzing both historical and contemporary representations, it provides insights into the enduring fascination with zombies and their symbolic power in addressing issues of race, identity, and humanity. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Acknowledgments

A Note on Terminology

Preface: I, Millennial

Introduction: Zombie Ontology

One. From the Islands to the States, from the Nineteenth Century to the Twentieth

Two. Zombies in Pulp Fiction

Three. Estrangement Among the “Community of Self”

Four. Tech Zombies

Five. Present Absence

Conclusion: Zombies Never Die

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

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Other Format:

Print version: Stone, T. May Reading the Great American Zombie

ISBN:

9781476648262

1476648263