A Hideous Bit of Morbidity: An Anthology of Horror Critism from the Enlightenment to World War I

"This collection provides insight into the way classic horror texts were received, interpreted and discussed by the first generations to experience them, ideas that continue to define the way modern society views horror. Each reprinted article, review or critical essay is prefaced with an introduction and explanatory notes to frame the work in its historical context."--Provided by publisher.