Haunted

Leo Braudy’s acclaimed work examines four hundred years of monsters and how they mirror the cultural fears that shaped them, exploring iconic figures like King Kong, Frankenstein, Mr. Hyde, and Dracula. Drawing on extensive historical and literary research, the book traces the evolving portrayal of monstrosity from the Protestant Reformation to modern horror. It offers a thought-provoking look at how fear and imagination intersect across different eras, including the rational counterpoint of detective fiction.