Author: Fred Botting

ISBN: 9780415092197

publisher: Taylor & Francis

publisher Date: 12/28/1995

Price: 24.95

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Description: Tailored specifically for students new to the duanting field of literary theory, Fred Botting's Gothic is a clear and welcome introduction to the study of this compelling genre. This lucid, easy-to-follow guide: Explains the transformations of the genre through history Outlines all the major figures which define the genre, such as ghosts, monsters and vampires Charts key texts over two centuries Traces origins of the form Looks at the cultural and historical location of gothic images and texts Provides a succinct introduction to the field which is also an excellent foundation for further study