Key Concepts in the Gothic (Paperback)

An essential quick-reference book for students of Gothic literature, theatre and literary theory'Key Concepts in the Gothic' provides a one-stop resource which details and defines, in accessible language, those contexts essential for the study of the Gothic in all periods and media. The volume is divided into three sections: Concepts and Terms; Theories of the Gothic; and Key Fictional Texts. Bibliographies are provided with the last two sections. The book clearly explains the critical terms from 'Ab-human' to 'Zombie' as well as the main theories, including ecocriticism, queer theory and Postcolonial theory, which any student of the Gothic is likely to encounter. This book will be a reliable companion for students of the genre from school and through university.Key FeaturesCovers the Gothic from the eighteenth century to the presentProvides a comprehensive survey not just of movements and theories but also of the essential terminology used in Gothic StudiesA reference work for those working with genres inflected by the Gothic, such as Romanticism, theatre studies and crime writingProvides a readily accessible resource for developing further research

General

Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Key Concepts in Literature
Release date:	February 2018
Authors:	William Hughes
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-4744-0553-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Literary reference works Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary theory Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4744-0553-3
Barcode:	9781474405539

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