REGISTER OF HORROR. A GUIDE TO NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES

How do we experience the mood of horror? And how do creators create this experience in us, the readers? Paweł Wielopolski, analyzing the most important literary works, discusses the experience of horror and shows how the masters of the pen aroused it in readers. He uses his own concept of artistic registers, i.e. means aimed at evoking a specific emotional effect. These consist of archetypes and patterns that are reflected in figures, motifs and themes. In the case of the register of horror, these are:

• The experience of Mystery as a result of the interference of the uncanny in the natural order of things, which cannot be grasped by reason and which results in a feeling of deep alienation.
• The archetype of the evil place and its various aspects (including prison, hellish laboratory, diabolical dimension).
• The archetype of the monster, which manifests itself in various forms (including vampire, werewolf, ghost).
• The archetypal relationship between persecutor and victim based on the dependence of the tormented on higher powers.
• Terror of the body and mind expressed in physical and mental suffering that evokes feelings of fear, disgust and revulsion.

These specific issues help readers better understand horror texts such as horror, thriller or dark fantasy, and authors - to construct and create their own stories. The book "Register of Horror. A Guide to Narrative Techniques" by Paweł Wielopolski is not only a literary analysis, but also a practical guide for creators. The author encourages readers to conduct their own creative searches, and also suggests how to recognize the phenomenon of horror in cultural texts. It is a guide to literature, a textbook for learning interpretation and a guide for creators in one. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in horror literature, both for researchers and lovers of this genre. Thanks to it, you can better understand the mechanisms that evoke fear and anxiety in us, and learn how to create stories that will be remembered for a long time. Paweł Wielopolski, the author of the book, is a recognized expert in the field of horror literature. His works are characterized by deep analysis and an original approach to the topic. Wielopolski is also the author of many articles and essays devoted to horror literature, which have been published in prestigious scientific journals. His book "Register of Horror. A Guide to Narrative Techniques" is the result of many years of research and passion for horror literature. In his book, Wielopolski refers to the rich tradition of horror literature, analyzing the works of masters such as Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft or Stephen King. At the same time, the author does not limit himself only to the classics of the genre, but also analyzes contemporary trends in horror literature. Thanks to this, the book "Register of Horror. A Guide to Narrative Techniques" is a read for both connoisseurs of the genre and people who are just beginning their adventure with horror literature.

Edition: Pages: 420, Format: 234x164 mm Year: Year of publication: 2025, binding: paperback Publisher: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN Number of pages: 420 Binding: paperback Format: 234x164 mm