Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
- Original essays and excerpts from published critical analyses that discuss the role of the title theme in various works
- An index for easy reference
- Two introductory essays by Harold Bloom.
Synopsis
From a Polynesian word meaning "prohibition," a taboo is a social more that should never be broken. This volume discusses the role of the taboo in "Howl," Lolita, Lord of the Flies, "The Miller's Tale," and many more works.