Gothic (The New Critical Idiom)

Botting, Fred

ISBN 10: 0415092191 / ISBN 13: 9780415092197

Published by Routledge, 1995

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Synopsis:

Tailored specifically for students new to the daunting 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.

Product Description: Botting expertly introduces the transformations of the gothic through history, discussing key figures such as ghosts, monsters and vampires, as well as tracing its origins, characteristics, cultural significance and critical interpretations.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Gothic (The New Critical Idiom)
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good