Gothic Literature
Gothic Literature by Susan Chaplin, published by Longman in 2011, offers a comprehensive exploration of Gothic literature, spanning from its origins in Horace Walpole’s 1764 classic The Castle of Otranto to modern interpretations. This edition, consisting of 322 pages, delves into significant debates within the genre, including Female Gothic and the roles of the Gothic narrator, while examining a diverse array of texts.
Readers will find a thorough survey of key works such as The Mysteries of Udolpho, Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Dracula, The Magic Toyshop, and The Shining. The book addresses the evolution of Gothic themes across different periods, including Romantic and Victorian Gothic, as well as modernist and postmodernist perspectives. This scholarly examination serves as a valuable reference for those interested in literary criticism and the intricate connections within Gothic and romance literature.
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An exploration of Gothic literature from its origins in Horace Walpole’s 1764 classic The Castle of Otranto, through Romantic and Victorian Gothic to modernist and postmodernist takes on the form. The volume surveys key debates such as Female Gothic, the Gothic narrator and nation and empire, and focuses on a wide range of texts including The Mysteries of Udolpho, Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Dracula, The Magic Toyshop and The Shining.
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