Date of Graduation
5-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
English
Advisor/Mentor
Viswanathan, Padma
Committee Member/Reader
Stephens, Dorothy
Committee Member/Second Reader
Marion, Jonathan
Committee Member/Third Reader
Levine, Bill
Abstract
The horror genre is one of the most versatile forms of literature. Over the last two and a half centuries, horror writers have altered tropes to appeal to certain audiences, utilize different themes, and adhere to current writing trends. “Biting Time: Stories Reflecting a Changing Horror Genre” consists of four short stories that reflect horror tropes of different time periods. From the psychological horror of Edgar Allen Poe to Lovecraftian fear of the cosmos to comedic relief seen in horror cinema, these stories draw attention to the multifaceted nature of the horror genre.
Keywords
horror
Citation
McKay, L. (2022). Biting Time: Stories Reflecting a Changing Horror Genre. English Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/engluht/11