Show me what scares you, and I’ll show you your soul: it’s a premise that can be applied to nations, too, not just people. Join Jeremy Dauber, Mendelson Family Professor of American Studies and director of the Center for American Studies, for a seasonally appropriate look at the development of the American horror story — and a few particular moments that illustrate the skull beneath the American skin. The faint of heart are welcome to attend, but be sure to keep your lights on.
You can purchase American Scary: A History of Horror, from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond on Amazon or through your favorite bookseller. It may also be available through your local library. All are welcome to join — even if you haven’t had a chance to read the book!