Over Her Dead Body - by Elisabeth Bronfen (Paperback)

This book by Elisabeth Bronfen is a groundbreaking exploration of how narrative and visual representations of death have been used in Western culture to dream the deaths of beautiful women.

Through a rich analysis of examples ranging from Carmen to Little Nell, Wuthering Heights to Vertigo, Snow White to Frankenstein, Bronfen argues that these depictions are not just artistic expressions but symptoms of our cultural beliefs and values.

The book is richly illustrated with 37 paintings and photographs, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of death, art, and femininity.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the darker side of Western culture.