Folk Horror - Einzelansicht

Folk horror speaks of old legends, of religious mania, of terrible traditions, and of vengeful nature. While the modern guise of this genre dates back to the nineteenth century, its concerns are as ancient as they are topical. Indeed, folk horror, which can be said to constitute a millennia-old tradition of storytelling, is currently enjoying a renaissance in anglophone literature. In this class, we will read some of its recent instantiations. Discussion topics include tradition and reproduction, gender, nature, ritual, history, and labour, among others.

Please purchase:

David T. Neal and Christine M. Scott, eds., The Fiends and the Furrows: An Anthology of Folk Horror. Chicago and Pittsburgh: Nosetouch Press, 2018.

Adam L.G. Nevill, The Reddening. Devon: Ritual Limited, 2019.

Other texts will be made available via Moodle.

Over the course of the seminar, students will write a learning journal consisting of reading responses and reflections on class discussions (3 credits). To gain 6 credits, students will additionally submit a term paper.

Regular attendance and active participation are vital to creating a fruitful learning atmosphere. So, please sign up for this class only if you intend to actually come to our sessions.