Gothic writers a critical and bibliographical guide /
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| Other Authors / Creators: | Thomson, Douglass H. Voller, Jack G. Frank, Frederick S. |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Imprint: | Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2002. |
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| Online Access: | Available in ProQuest Ebook Central - Academic Complete. |
| Summary: | With its roots in Romanticism, antiquarianism, and the primacy of the imagination, the Gothic genre originated in the 18th century, flourished in the 19th, and continues to thrive today. This reference is designed to accommodate the critical and bibliographical needs of a broad spectrum of users, from scholars seeking critical assistance to general readers wanting an introduction to the Gothic, its abundant criticism, and the present state of Gothic Studies. The volume includes alphabetically arranged entries on more than 50 Gothic writers from Horace Walpole to Stephen King. Entries for Russian, Japanese, French, and German writers give an international scope to the book, while the focus on English and American literature shows the dynamic nature of Gothicism today.Each of the entries is devoted to a particular author or group of authors whose works exhibit Gothic elements, beginning with a primary bibliography of works by the writer, including modern editions. This section is followed by a critical essay, which examines the author's use of Gothic themes, the author's place in the Gothic tradition, and the critical reception of the author's works. The entries close with selected, annotated bibliographies of scholarly studies. The volume concludes with a timeline and a bibliography of the most important broad scholarly works on the Gothic. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [457]-468) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780313006913 (online) 9781280708244 (online) |
| Author Notes: | David Dudley is Associate Professor, Department of Literature and Philosophy, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia Susan Allen Ford is Professor of English, Division of Languages and Literature, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi Frederick S. Frank is Professor Emeritus of English, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania Michael Gamer is Assistant Professor of English, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia John Humma is Professor of English, Department of Literature and Philosophy, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia S.T. Joshi is an independent scholar in New York City Tom Lloyd is Professor of English, Department of Literature and Philosophy, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia Tony Magistrale is Professor of English, University of Vermont, Burlington Marie Mulvey-Roberts is Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies, the University of the West of England, Bristol Douglass H. Thomson is Associate Professor of English, Department of Literature and Philosophy, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Jack G. Voller is Associate Professor of English, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville |