Alice Vernon
Night Terrors: Troubled Sleep and the Stories We Tell About It
Night Terrors: Troubled Sleep and the Stories We Tell About It
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Night Terrors is a fascinating debut that explores the history, science, and culture of parasomnias, including nightmares, hallucinations, and sleepwalking. It examines our relationship with bad dreams, from odd cures to research on how video games can help rewrite them. The book also explores the Salem Witch Trials, sleep paralysis, Victorian ghost stories, and soldiers' experiences of PTSD. By directly confronting her own strange and frightening nights, the author encourages us to think about the impact of troubled sleep on our imaginations and reassures sufferers that they are not alone.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Icon Books
Curious, lively, humble, and utterly genuine, Alice Vernon's remarkable debut is a testament to her talent and creativity. The SUNDAY TIMES has praised her work, describing it as "a remarkable debut."
Ever since her childhood, Alice Vernon has experienced haunting nightmares, sinister hallucinations, and episodes of sleepwalking, known as parasomnias. These experiences are surprisingly common, affecting millions of people worldwide. Now a lecturer in Creative Writing, Vernon embarked on a journey to understand the history, science, and culture of these strange and haunting experiences.
In her debut novel, Night Terrors, Vernon delves into the history of our relationship with bad dreams. She explores how we have tried to make sense of and treat them throughout history, from unconventional cures like magical mare-stones to research on how video games can help people rewrite their dreams. Vernon also examines the Salem Witch Trials, sleep paralysis, Victorian ghost stories, and soldiers' experiences of PTSD. By directly confronting her own strange and frightening nights, Vernon encourages readers to reflect on the impact of troubled sleep on our imaginations.
Night Terrors aims to shine a light on the darkest parts of our sleeping lives and provide solace to those who suffer from bad dreams. Vernon's writing is captivating, informative, and deeply personal, making this a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the human mind and the power of storytelling.
Weight: 206g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785788680
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