The Weird And The Eerie

Explore the depths of the uncanny with Mark Fisher's groundbreaking essay, 'The Weird and The Eerie'. This brilliant trade paperback delves into the profound and unsettling realms of two distinct literary modes: the Weird and the Eerie. Unraveling the mysteries of 20th-century fiction, Fisher artfully discusses renowned authors like H. P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, and Margaret Atwood. This work is not merely about horror; it also examines the human condition through the lens of the unknown and the liminal spaces we encounters, making it essential reading for both literature enthusiasts and those intrigued by the strange and inexplicable. The exploration extends beyond literature, touching on influential films by masters like Stanley Kubrick and Christopher Nolan to illustrate how these concepts manifest across mediums. Perfect for collectors, scholars, and anyone fascinated by literary analysis, this 144-page masterpiece from Random House US invites readers to confront the unsettling and embrace the mysterious. Get your brand new copy at Smartfox NZ and dive into this unique exploration of ambiguity, horror, and fascination—expand your library with insights that challenge perceptions of reality and fiction alike. Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the weird and the eerie!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781910924389
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 144


Description:
What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? In this new essay, Mark Fisher argues that some of the most haunting and anomalous fiction of the 20th century belongs to these two modes. The Weird and the Eerie are closely related but distinct modes, each possessing its own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with Horror, yet this emphasis overlooks the aching fascination that such texts can exercise. The Weird and the Eerie both fundamentally concern the outside and the unknown, which are not intrinsically horrifying, even if they are always unsettling.

Perhaps a proper understanding of the human condition requires examination of liminal concepts such as the weird and the eerie.

These two modes will be analysed with reference to the work of authors such as H. P. Lovecraft,H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and Christoper Nolan.