Focusing on the evolution of weird fiction, this study examines its history from ancient texts like the Epic of Gilgamesh to the late 19th century. S. T. Joshi highlights influential works by Greek and Latin authors, as well as key figures in Gothic fiction such as Horace Walpole and Mary Shelley. The analysis includes Edgar Allan Poe's groundbreaking blend of psychological and supernatural horror, along with contributions from writers like J. Sheridan Le Fanu and Bram Stoker, showcasing how weird fiction developed into a genre of both popular and aesthetic significance.
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Táto séria sa ponorí do hlbín zvláštnej a znepokojujúcej fikcie, sledujúc jej korene od starovekých mýtov až po vrcholné diela gotického a viktoriánskeho hororu. Skúma, ako sa žáner vyvíjal prostredníctvom kľúčových autorov, ktorí majstrovsky prepájali psychologické napätie so svetom nadprirodzena. Čitatelia objavia fascinujúcu evolúciu príbehov, ktoré formovali našu predstavu o nevysloviteľnom terore a jeho estetickom i populárnom význame.


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Unutterable Horror: A History of Supernatural Fiction, Volume 2
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The second volume of S. T. Joshi's history delves into the Golden Age of weird fiction at the turn of the twentieth century, highlighting influential authors like Arthur Machen, H. P. Lovecraft, and M. R. James, who transformed the genre into a high art form. It examines the legacy of these writers and their impact on subsequent generations, including Ray Bradbury and Shirley Jackson, who grounded horror in everyday life. The evolution of weird fiction continues today with contemporary authors pushing its boundaries, showcasing its enduring appeal and literary significance.