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Cannibalism in Literature and Film

  • Authors
  • Jennifer Brown
Book

Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 1-14

  3. Mr Cannibal I Presume? The Colonial Cannibal

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 15-15
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    2. No Petticoats Here — Early Colonial Cannibals
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 17-30
    3. Into the Heart of Darkness
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 31-53
    4. Off the Beaten Track? The Post-Conradian Cannibal
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 54-82

  4. Yeehaw! The Regional Cannibal

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 83-83
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    2. Borders and Bean — The British Regional Cannibal
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 85-106
    3. Hillbilly Highway — The American Regional Cannibal
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 107-150

  5. Cannibals in Our Midst: The City Cannibal

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 151-151
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    2. City Slashers and Rippers — London Cannibals
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 153-169
    3. American Psychos
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 170-214

  6. Conclusion

    1. Conclusion
      Jennifer Brown
      Pages 215-233
  7. Back Matter
    Pages 234-258
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About this book

Introduction

A comprehensive study of cannibalism in literature and film, spanning colonial fiction, Gothic texts and contemporary American horror. Amidst the sharp teeth and horrific appetite of the cannibal, this book examines real fears of over-consumerism and consumption that trouble an ever-growing modern world.

Keywords

fiction film

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