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Routledge Companion to Gothic (Routledge Companions)

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
0415398436, 9780415398435, 0415398428, 9780415398428, 9780203935170
Open Library ID
OL10204867M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1256588 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
304\305
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

In a wide ranging series of introductory essays written by some of the leading figures in the field, this essential guide explores the world of Gothic in all its myriad forms throughout the mid-eighteenth Century to the internet age. The Routledge Companion to Gothic includes discussion on: the history of Gothic gothic throughout the English-speaking world i.e. London and USA as well as the postcolonial landscapes of Australia, Canada and the Indian subcontinent key themes and concepts ranging from hauntings and the uncanny; Gothic femininities and queer Gothic gothic in the modern world, from youth to graphic novels and films. With ideas for further reading, this book is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date guides on the diverse and murky world of the gothic in literature, film and culture.

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