American Gothic Fiction: An Introduction (Literary Genres) - Softcover

Lloyd-Smith, Allan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826415954 ISBN 13: 9780826415950

Publisher: Continuum, 2004

Synopsis

Employing insights from theology, sociology and political science, this text considers the question of power within the Church, which is thought to provide the key to unlocking core dilemmas in the Church's self-understanding, and to point towards a relevant ecclesiology for the 21st century. The book shows how different denominations handle power in different ways, exposes the misuse of power in fundamentalist and new religious movements, and argues that these movements highlight problems of power elsewhere within the Church.

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American Gothic Fiction

Review:

"Overall, American Gothic Fiction provides a standard introduction to the genre and is particularly strong when it comes to discussing nineteenth century works...and interpreting gothic works from a psychoanalytic perspective...[the book's] utility lies in directing readers towards primary and secondary sources they may not have encountered."-Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts--Sanford Lakoff

"College-level literary classes studying various forms of fiction will find Alan Lloyd-Smith's introduction perfect for a review of the gothic literary genre. Chapters analyze the structure and facets of what makes American gothic, considers key texts and major themes, and includes quotes from some of the major works in the field." -Library Bookwatch, March 2005

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0826415954
• ISBN 13: 9780826415950
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208