KNYGA Paulina Palmer The Queer Uncanny

Explore the intriguing intersections of sexuality and the uncanny in literature with Queer Uncanny, a compelling volume published by the University of Wales Press in 2012. Authored by a skilled team of scholars, this 256-page paperback delves into the theoretical frameworks established by Sigmund Freud and other notable thinkers to analyze contemporary representations of lesbian, gay, and transgender identities. Covering a diverse array of fiction from Britain, America, and the Caribbean published between 1980 and 2007, Queer Uncanny offers a critical examination of how the uncanny shape perceptions of queer narratives. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in queer studies, literary criticism, and cultural theory, providing new insights into the intricate dynamics of identity and representation in modern literature.