Although the term “zombie” dates to the late 18th century, Western depictions of zombies are fairly recent, although myriad in interpretation. Zombies are generally associated with Haiti, a connection fostered through literature at least since the early 20th century.  While Wade Davis’ examination of zombies in 1986 became a bestseller and led to a movie of the same name, a precursor exists.  “The Magic Island” by William Seabrook, was originally published in 1929 and is believed to be the first English-language text focused on zombies. Among the classic monsters, zombies receive some of the more interesting treatments in popular culture.  The beloved Jane Austen novel “Pride and Prejudice” received a zombified makeover in 2009 with the clever “Pride and Prejudice … Continued