With the 2018 edition of Women in Horror Month under way, I thought now would be a good time to remind you of a feminist horror classic in the Horror Bites series.
White Fell—The Werewolf, written by renowned author, artist, and suffragette Clemence Annie Housman, was originally published in 1896 as The Were-wolf, and is regarded by scholars as perhaps the first feminist werewolf story. In it, a beautiful woman named White Fell wanders into a snowbound village—and into the hearts of twin brothers, one of whom immediately becomes smitten by her. The other brother, however, soon grows suspicious of the enigmatic White Fell. Where did she come from? Why does she always carry an ax? And is her sudden appearance somehow related to the recent sightings of a bloodthirsty wolf in the area? He may come to regret being so inquisitive…
White Fell—The Werewolf is available in print and digital formats, so visit its product page for further information.
