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Overview
Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) has been described variously as the successor to Edgar Allan Poe, a master of the Gothic horror tale, and one of the fathers of modern supernatural fantasy fiction.Editorials
Booknews
A post-structuralist take, bringing the resources of deconstruction to bear on the works of modern gothicist H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937). In an introductory overview, Burleson (River College) gives an unusually readable account of deconstruction theory and terminology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)From the Publisher
"This approach to Lovecraft is particularly appropriate since themes like forbidden knowledge and the rejection of humanity's primacy characterize Lovecraft's work." -- Choice
"Burleson applies deconstructionism to the dark fantasy of H.P. Lovecraft" -- Choice
Book Details
Published
February 28, 1991
Publisher
Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky, c1990.
Pages
184
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780813117287