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A History of the Vampire in Popular Culture
- Author
- Violet Fenn
- Narrator
- Lucy Rayner
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 29 June 2021
- Run Time
- 7 hours 32 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Even when monstrous teeth are sinking into pale, helpless throats—especially then—vampires are sexy. But why? In A History Of The Vampire In Popular Culture, author Violet Fenn takes the listener through the history of vampires in "fact" and fiction, their origins in mythology and literature, and their enduring appeal on TV and film. We'll delve into the sexuality—and sexism—of vampire lore, as well as how modern audiences still hunger for a pair of sharp fangs in the middle of the night.
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- Author
- Violet Fenn
- Narrator
- Lucy Rayner
- Duration
- 7 hours 32 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 June 2021
- ISBN
- 9781666135145
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Literature: history and criticism, Folklore, myths and legends, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Horror and supernatural fiction
Synopsis
Our enduring love of vampires—the bad boys (and girls) of paranormal fantasy—has persisted for centuries. Despite being bloodthirsty, heartless killers, vampire stories commonly carry erotic overtones that are missing from other paranormal or horror stories.Even when monstrous teeth are sinking into pale, helpless throats—especially then—vampires are sexy. But why? In A History Of The Vampire In Popular Culture, author Violet Fenn takes the listener through the history of vampires in "fact" and fiction, their origins in mythology and literature, and their enduring appeal on TV and film. We'll delve into the sexuality—and sexism—of vampire lore, as well as how modern audiences still hunger for a pair of sharp fangs in the middle of the night.
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