The Gothic Paperback / softback
by David (University of Bristol) Punter, Glennis (University of Stirling) Byron
Part of the Wiley Blackwell Guides to Literature series
Paperback / softback
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This guide provides an overview of the most significant issues and debates in Gothic studies. Provides an overview of the most significant issues and debates in Gothic studies. Explains the origins and development of the term Gothic. Explores the evolution of the Gothic in both literary and non-literary forms, including art, architecture and film. Features authoritative readings of key works, ranging from Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto to Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho. Considers recurrent concerns of the Gothic such as persecution and paranoia, key motifs such as the haunted castle, and figures such as the vampire and the monster. Includes a chronology of key Gothic texts, including fiction and film from the 1760s to the present day, and a comprehensive bibliography.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:336 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:02/12/2003
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- ISBN:9780631220633
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:336 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:02/12/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9780631220633
