The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror

How did the First World War inspire the horror genre?

This month we welcome W. Scott Poole (Charleston) to discuss his 2018 book Wasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror. Along the way we discuss the American experience of war, the importance of J’Accuse, and the political affiliations of 20th century zombies.

References

W. Scott Poole, Wasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror (2018)

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