Showing results for "Monster" in Literary History & Criticism

Satisfy your craving for extraordinary authors and exceptional fiction: Meet the women writers who defied convention to craft some of literature’s strangest tales, from Frankenstein to The Haunting of Hill House and beyond. Frankenstein was just the beginning: horror stories and other weird fiction wouldn’t exist without the women who created it. From Gothic ghost stories to psychological horror to science fiction, women have been primary architects of speculative literature of all sorts. And their own life stories are as intriguing as their fiction.

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating...

Frankenstein: Or, Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley had a huge impact on Gothic horror and science fiction genres. The name Frankenstein has become part of our everyday language, often used in derogatory terms to describe scientists who have overstepped a perceived moral line. But how did a 19-year-old woman with no formal education come up with the idea for an extraordinary novel such as Frankenstein?

A fascinating, first-of-its-kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King—all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives “A treat for fans of Stephen King.”—Paul Tremblay...

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Bulfinch's Mythology is the ultimate collection of myths and legends that have inspired countless generations. This timeless masterpiece is divided into three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne, each of which is a must-listen for anyone who loves mythology and legends.

Leo Braudy, a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, has won accolades for revealing the complex and constantly shifting history behind seemingly unchanging ideas of fame, war, and masculinity. Continuing his interest in the history of emotion, this book explores how fear has been shaped into images of monsters and monstrosity.

The first in-depth cultural history of one of the most famous American contemporary musicals featuring archival research and first-hand accounts from its creators and collaborators.

This podcast is where monster lovers, myth nerds, and high-heat goblins come home. Your time with us is part deep dive, part unhinged comedy hour, and part “did we really just say that out loud?” fandom celebration. Our mission is to hype creators, talk our shit, normalize the fantasies everyone has but pretends they don’t, and build a big, messy, hilarious community where no one gets kink-shamed for wanting an orc, a wolf daddy, or a tentacled himbo to rearrange their chakras.

A unique blend of memoir, research, and cultural criticism, this is a searing and incisive examination into how we tell stories about mental illness, how that affects how we treat it, and how those with mental illness can begin to take control of their own stories through fantasy and fiction.

You already know Mr. Darcy—at least you think you do! The romantic hero of Pride and Prejudice, Darcy initially insults and ignores the witty heroine but eventually succumbs to her charms. It’s a classic enemies-to-lovers plot and one that has profoundly influenced our cultural ideas about courtship. But what if this classic isn’t just a grand romance but a horror novel about how scary love and marriage can be for women? In The Darcy Myth, literature scholar Rachel Feder unpacks Austen’s Gothic influences and how they have led us to a romantic ideal that is halfway to being a monster story.

Alex, Jess, and Meg are three midwestern librarians who love monstrous, alien, and paranormal romance. Each week YPWM will keep it strange and steamy with a different piece of media featuring love in all its beastly forms.

Heu-Heu, or the Monster is a thrilling Allan Quatermain adventure in which the legendary hunter and his loyal companion Hans embark on a dangerous journey to save a princess from being sacrificed to the monstrous god Heu-Heu. Along the way, they encounter treacherous landscapes, tribal warfare, and dark magic.

When brother and sister Michael and Atlee stumble upon a strange little creature in their room, bedtime turns into an adventure!

Of Monsters: A Speculative Podcast with Nicole Shawan Junior is a series of intimate conversations about the passageways, portals, and personal journeys traversed by real-life speculative fiction masterminds and the characters they pen.

Your friendly neighborhood girl gang explores all things that go bump in the night as we search for the ultimate monster to romance.

The Monster Smash is the podcast where two innocent and naive readers dive head first into the monster smut genre. From tails and wings to tentacles and claws, we have a lot of opinions.

Monster Donut is a close reading of the Riordanverse including interviews with the cast and creatives behind the Disney+ series, hosted by Phoebe, a dramaturg and story consultant in the TV/theater industry, and Emily, a writer & classicist with a degree in Greek & Latin. Every two weeks, Phoebe & Emily (along with some occasional special guests) analyze every book, short story, and episode of the Disney+ adaptation. While they chat, Phoebe sketches whatever characters/scenes are speaking to her. Those sketches are posted on our Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (@PJOPod on all accounts). New...

The Monster Bangers Podcast was made so that two friends could share their interesting reads of the week while having a good time. With entertaining banter, dark humor, and a splice of cat interruptions, they share their unique takes on the romance genre. Join them weekly as they recap a different book while cackling like the crazy ladies that they are. Their dark sense of humor will leave you gasping for breath while you laugh at the ridiculousness of it all.

The Monster Bangers Podcast was made so that two friends could share their interesting reads of the week while having a good time. With entertaining banter, dark humor, and a splice of cat interruptions, they share their unique takes on the romance genre. Join them weekly as they recap a different book while cackling like the crazy people that they are. Their dark sense of humor will leave you gasping for breath while you laugh at the ridiculousness of it all.