History of the Gothic: Gothic Literature 1825-1914 Contributor(s): Killeen, Jarlath (Author) |
|||
ISBN: 0708320694 ISBN-13: 9780708320693 Publisher: University of Wales Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2009 Annotation: In this volume, Jarlath Killeen provides a detailed and accessible introduction to the gothic literature of the nineteenth century. Examining how themes and trends associated with early gothic novels were diffused in many different genres throughout the Victorian period--including the ghost story, the detective story, and the adventure story--"History of the Gothic" pays particular attention to how the gothic attempted to resolve the psychological and theological problems introduced with the modernization and secularization of British society, as well as the relationship between the child and horror. Click for more in this series: Gothic Literary Studies |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Gothic & Romance |
Dewey: 823.087 |
Series: Gothic Literary Studies |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" L (0.75 lbs) 192 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this volume, Jarlath Killeen provides a detailed and accessible introduction to the gothic literature of the nineteenth century. Examining how themes and trends associated with early gothic novels were diffused in many different genres throughout the Victorian period--including the ghost story, the detective story, and the adventure story--History of the Gothic pays particular attention to how the gothic attempted to resolve the psychological and theological problems introduced with the modernization and secularization of British society, as well as the relationship between the child and horror. |
Customer ReviewsSubmit your own review |
To tell a friend about this book, you must Sign In First! |