The New Abject: Tales of Modern Unease
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A curated anthology of visceral horror stories exploring modern societal unease.
Haughey compiles works that react to two parallel theories regarding the abject. The stories function as a response to the feeling that something essential has fallen away from our collective history. Contributors tackle the disgust we feel when confronting what we once were. The text highlights how isolation sensitizes our moral reflexes, making us retch at the sight of the other. By presenting these tales, the book suggests that avoiding discomfort is impossible because those unsettling elements remain part of us. The compilation serves as a literary examination of how we process loss and difference in an increasingly divided world.
Published by Comma Press in 2021, this anthology follows the success of the New Uncanny collection. It emerges during a period of heightened social distancing and digital isolation. The work positions itself within contemporary horror fiction that addresses modern psychological fractures rather than historical ghosts.
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Readers seeking literary horror rooted in philosophical theory rather than simple jump scares will gain significantly from this text. It is designed for those who appreciate visceral stories that explore the horror of encountering what has been lost or repressed. The collection challenges readers to confront the moral gag-reflex triggered by isolation and difference. By exposing audiences to discomfort, it argues that avoiding unease is impossible because unsettling elements remain part of us. This book suits individuals interested in gothic fiction and supernatural themes that challenge comfort zones. It offers a rigorous examination of identity, history, and the self, providing a necessary reminder that we can never be wholly free of the parts of ourselves that belong to us.
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Haughey curates a compelling volume that functions as a response to the feeling that something essential has fallen away from collective history. The stories tackle the disgust felt when confronting what we once were, highlighting how isolation sensitizes moral reflexes. This collection excels in its literary examination of how society processes loss and difference. It is best suited for readers who appreciate complex ideas about identity and the self over traditional monster tales. While it demands engagement with challenging concepts, it avoids pretension by grounding theory in visceral narrative. The anthology successfully reminds us that exposure to discomfort is preferable to pretending it does not exist. It stands as a significant contribution to modern unease fiction.
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