Date of Graduation

5-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Department

English

Advisor/Mentor

Viswanathan, Padma

Committee Member

Stephens, Dorothy

Second Committee Member

Marion, Jonathan

Third Committee Member

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

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