Catholic horror and rhetorical dialectics / Gavin F. Hurley.
| Author/creator | Hurley, Gavin F. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Bethlehem : Lehigh University Press ; Lanham, Maryland : The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., 2024. |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Critical conversations in horror studies |
| Contents | Introduction: Contemplative horror and rhetoric -- What is Catholic horror literature? -- What are rhetorical dialectics? -- Rhetorical dialectics of J.K. Huysmans's Là-bas (1891) -- Rhetorical dialectics of Robert Hugh Benson's The light invisible (1903) -- Rhetorical dialectics of Robert Hugh Benson's A mirror of shallot (1907) -- Rhetorical dialectics of William Peter Blatty's The exorcist (1971) -- Conclusion: Orienting the head and heart -- Appendix: Catholic horror authors/Authors that inform the study of Catholic horror literature. |
| Abstract | "Catholic Horror and Rhetorical Dialectics argues that Catholic horror fiction works distinctively to inspire the philosophical, theological, and spiritual imaginations of readers from all backgrounds and faith traditions, employing dialectical methods to invite audiences to reflect on profound existential questions"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024003458 |
| ISBN | 9781611463620 (cloth) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |