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The bite, the breast and the blood

why modern vampire stories suck us in

by Amy Williams Wilson

  • First published:
  • 21st century
  • Language: English

Central to every vampire story is the undead's need for human blood. Equally compelling is the human ingestion of vampire blood, which creates a bond. This analysis of vampire stories explores the benefits of the bonding experiences, arguing that readers and viewers are drawn to this genre because of our fascination with the relationship between human and maker — -

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why modern vampire stories suck us in

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x, 253 pages ; 23 cm

2018McFarland & Company, Inc., PublishersEnglish
  • 9781476666136
  • 147666613X
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