Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature: Edition 2
Aug 2026 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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428
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The gothic is far more than a genre preoccupied with ghosts, vampires, and the supernatural. It is a phenomenon that has influenced the expression of unease and fear across many cultures.
Comprehending gothic textuality from the 18th century to the present, the Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature, Second Edition addresses not merely supernatural fiction but also film, television, graphic works, and the subtle influence of the genre upon global popular culture. Containing a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography, the dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries on African American gothic, cyberpunk and steampunk, dark academia, folk horror, and Japanese gothic. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about gothic literature.
Comprehending gothic textuality from the 18th century to the present, the Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature, Second Edition addresses not merely supernatural fiction but also film, television, graphic works, and the subtle influence of the genre upon global popular culture. Containing a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography, the dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries on African American gothic, cyberpunk and steampunk, dark academia, folk horror, and Japanese gothic. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about gothic literature.
The gothic is far more than a genre preoccupied with ghosts, vampires, and the supernatural. It is a phenomenon that has influenced the expression of unease and fear across many cultures.
Comprehending gothic textuality from the 18th century to the present, the Historical Dictionary of Gothic L...
About the author
William Hughes is an academic with more than thirty years' experience of teaching and research in the United Kingdom and Asia. He is a past president of the International Gothic Association, the former editor of the academic journal Gothic Studies, and the author, editor, or co-editor of more than 20 books in the fields of gothic and medical history. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, and an Honorary Research Fellow of the University of East Anglia.
William Hughes is an academic with more than thirty years' experience of teaching and research in the United Kingdom and Asia. He is a past president of the International Gothic Association, the former editor of the academic journal Gothic Studies, and the author, editor, or co-editor of more tha...
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