Paul Oppenheimer is Professor of Comparative Medieval Literature and English at the City University of New York and Visiting Professor at University College London. He has taught in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, and he is the author of poems and short stories.

"What is compelling, different and page-turning about this impressive book is that the author analyses evil through the medium of films and literature ... Cinema buffs will find it a fascinating read." -Evening Standard "A wild and exuberant romp through the terrain of the monstrous ... Oppenheimer's lucid explanations are the perfect antidotes to the sordid scenes he recreates." -American Book Review "A masterly and original study of one of the most frightening topics with which human beings have to struggle." -Literary Review

Paul Oppenheimer is Professor of Comparative Medieval Literature and English at the City University of New York and Visiting Professor at University College London. He has taught in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, and he is the author of poems and short stories.

"What is compelling, different and page-turning about this impressive book is that the author analyses evil through the medium of films and literature ... Cinema buffs will find it a fascinating read." -Evening Standard "A wild and exuberant romp through the terrain of the monstrous ... Oppenheimer's lucid explanations are the perfect antidotes to the sordid scenes he recreates." -American Book Review "A masterly and original study of one of the most frightening topics with which human beings have to struggle." -Literary Review

Paul Oppenheimer is Professor of Comparative Medieval Literature and English at the City University of New York and Visiting Professor at University College London. He has taught in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, and he is the author of poems and short stories.

"What is compelling, different and page-turning about this impressive book is that the author analyses evil through the medium of films and literature ... Cinema buffs will find it a fascinating read." -Evening Standard "A wild and exuberant romp through the terrain of the monstrous ... Oppenheimer's lucid explanations are the perfect antidotes to the sordid scenes he recreates." -American Book Review "A masterly and original study of one of the most frightening topics with which human beings have to struggle." -Literary Review