ISBN:
9781789202922
Language:
English
Pages:
xv, 288 Seiten
Edition:
English-language edition
Uniform Title:
Der Vampir$dein europäischer Mythos
DDC:
398.45
Keywords:
Vampires
;
Folklore
;
Europa
;
Vampir
;
Wiedergänger
;
Nachzehrer
;
Vampirglaube
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
From original sin to eternal life -- Introduction: The vampire as an imperial category -- Vampirism in the West -- Vampirism in the East -- Vampirism in the headlines -- Vampirism in popular belief -- Vampirism in the modern period -- Conclusion: The vampire as local scapegoat.
Note:
"Originally published in German as Der Vampir, Ein europaischer Mythos"--T.p. verso
,
Includes bibliographical references and index
