From ancient Greek epics to the latest best seller, depictions of evil have remained a staple of human literacy output. Why are we fascinated by what we fear? English professors Roy Ball of Clinch Valley College and Robert Geary of James Madison University discuss how different authors have depicted evil throughout the ages and why we love to be scared to death.
Also: Virginia Tech English professor Jeff Mann reads from his collection of Virginia ghost stories in this Halloween special.
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