Academic Year 2013-2014
Event Title
The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire
Location
Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor Gallery
Start Date
31-10-2013 12:00 PM
End Date
31-10-2013 1:00 PM
Disciplines
Comparative Literature | Modern Literature
Description
From the evil monsters of ancient European lore to the sparkling (and good) vampires of Twilight, the image of the vampire has changed to suit the times. The vampire as the “other” has served as a harbinger of social change, both as a symbol of the dominant ills of an era and as a call for action. This lecture will trace the evolution of vampire symbolism from the 19th Century to modern times, positioning the vampire as an image of social change.
The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire
Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor Gallery
From the evil monsters of ancient European lore to the sparkling (and good) vampires of Twilight, the image of the vampire has changed to suit the times. The vampire as the “other” has served as a harbinger of social change, both as a symbol of the dominant ills of an era and as a call for action. This lecture will trace the evolution of vampire symbolism from the 19th Century to modern times, positioning the vampire as an image of social change.