Hrůza v dětské literatuře
Horror in children´s literature

Summary/Abstract: The study deals with the occurrence of the horror genre and its typical aspects in children's and youth literature. First, the genre of horror is introduced, i.e. the definition of horror and its functions in adult literature are described. Some prominent features and characteristics which describe the genre in general are outlined. In addition, such genre elements that are specific to the occurrence of horror in children's and young adult literature are highlighted. Their specific functions in terms of the effect on the reader and the structure of a horror narrative are described. Moreover, the functions of horror in children's literature are presented. The study ends with an attempt to define horror in children's and youth literature based on a summary of the previously presented findings.

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