The Handbook to Gothic Literature
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (998 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0814756107 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is the author of Gothic Immortals: The Fiction of the Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross and editor of many books, including Gothic Fiction: Rare Printed Works from the Sadleir-Black Collection.. Marie Mulvey-Roberts is reader in literary studies in the English department of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
But what exactly does "Gothic" mean? How does it differ from "terror" or "horror," and where do its parameters lie? Through a wide and eclectic range of brief essays written by leading scholars, The Handbook to Gothic Literature provides a virtual encyclopedia of things Gothic. From the Demonic to the Uncanny, the Bronte sisters to Melville, this volume plots the characteristics of Gothic's vastly different schools and manifestations, offering a comprehensive guide of Gothic writing and culture.Among the many topics and literary figures discussed are: American Gothic, Ambrose Bierce, the Bronte Sisters, Angela Carter, the Demonic, Female Gothic, the Frenetique School, Ghost Stories, Gothic Film, the Graveyard School, Horror, Imagination, Washington Irving, Henry James, H.P. Lovecraft, Madness, Herman Melville, Monstrosi
She is the author of Gothic Immortals: The Fiction of the Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross and editor of many books, including Gothic Fiction: Rare Printed Works from the Sadleir-Black Collection.. About the AuthorMarie Mulvey-Roberts is reader in literary studies in the English department of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
Good Introduction/Guide to Gothic Literature GhostStone59 So, I used this book when writing a large paper on Gothic literature in one of my college courses and it was extremely helpful.Unfortunately, I had a difficult time finding books on the Gothic to help me with my research on my paper, so I took a chance on this book and I'm really