Darryl Jones

Darryl Jones is a Professor of English Literature at Trinity College Dublin who specialises in horror fiction, Gothic literature and the cultural history of fear. He is one of the leading academic authorities on the horror genre and has written and edited numerous books on the subject. Horror is his exploration of the genre's history, from its Gothic origins to its modern manifestations in literature, film and culture. Jones writes with scholarly authority and genuine enthusiasm for a genre that is often undervalued by literary criticism. His audiobooks and books are fascinating listening for horror fans who want to understand the deeper cultural and psychological forces that make the genre so enduringly powerful.