The 'Evil Child' in Literature, Film and Popular Culture

by Karen J. Renner

Book Overview

The 'evil child' has infiltrated the cultural imagination, taking on prominent roles in popular films, television shows and literature. This collection of essays from a global range of scholars examines a fascinating array of evil children and the cultural work that they perform, drawing upon sociohistorical, cinematic, and psychological approaches. The chapters explore a wide range of characters including Tom Riddle in the Harry Potter...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138841811
• ISBN13: 9781138841819
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.8" x 9.6"