Lectures on Weird Fiction

This lecture explores the brilliant "Feeders and Eaters" by Neil Gaiman, highlighting the features that help it qualify as weird fiction and exploring its macabre depiction of human relationships. Strong examines how Gaiman masterfully uses symbolism to explore the realms of the grotesque and the uncanny, as well as his ability to "weird" urban spaces such as the all-night cafe as setting.

Unpacking some of the narrative's complexities, the lecture reveals how "Feeders and Eaters" blends the unsettling and the mundane, creating a narrative that is both disturbing and reflective of the human condition. Through the story of Eddie Barrow and Miss Corvier, Strong sheds light on themes of dependency, transformation, and the insidious nature of consumption-both literal and metaphorical.

The Lectures on Weird Fiction series serves as a resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts who seek to understand the complexities of weird fiction. It offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the weird, its thematic diversity, and its impact on contemporary culture.