V. C. Andrews (194?–1986) Research paper

BACKGROUND

Since her first novel, Flowers in the Attic, was published in 1979, V. C. Andrews has remained a popular writer of horror stories, especially among teenagers. Her tales of childhood terror, inhabited by cruel grandmothers, incest victims, and abused children, continue to fascinate readers years after her death.

LOOK UNDER THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS IN THE CATALOG (CARD OR COMPUTER)

Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.)

Horror tales, American—History and criticism

REFERENCE MATERIALS THAT MAY HELP (BOOKS OR CD-ROMS)

Garrett, Agnes, and Helga P. McCue, eds. Authors and Artists for Young Adults, Vol. 4, 1990.

Kies, Cosette. Presenting Young Adult Horror Fiction, 1992.

Locher, Frances C., ed. Contemporary Authors, Vols. 97–100, 1981.

Straub, Deborah A., ed. Contemporary Authors New Revision Series, Vol. 21, 1987.

PERIODICAL INDEXES TO SEARCH (BOOKS OR CD-ROMS)

EBSCO Magazine Article Summaries

InfoTrac

Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature

WILSONDISC

ONLINE DATABASES TO SEARCH

America Online

CompuServe

Dialog

Internet

Prodigy

KEY WORDS AND DESCRIPTORS FOR PERIODICAL INDEX AND ONLINE SEARCHES

Andrews, V. C.
VIDEOTAPE ON THIS TOPIC

Flowers in the Attic. New World Video, 1988.

FICTION BOOKS RELATING TO TOPIC

Fiction section under Andrews, V. C.

SUGGESTIONS FOR NARROWING THIS TOPIC

Analyze a common theme in Andrews’s writing; e.g., sexual abuse, incest, sin, cruelty.

Andrews’s work could be classified in the gothic horror genre. Discuss her use of gothic horror literary techniques.

Comment on Andrews’s use of personal memories in her work.

Write about one of Andrews’s series; e.g., Dollanganger, Casteel, Cutler.

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