Joseph Abbruscato

b. 1986

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Joseph Abbruscato is a writer and researcher who specializes in the intersection of horror and folklore in young adult fiction. He is best known for his work on the gothic fairy tale, examining how dark themes

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Non-Fiction Gothic History Folklore Young Adult

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The gothic fairy tale in young adult literature

Joseph Abbruscato

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