The Tale of Terror (Classic Reprint): A Study of the Gothic Romance: A Study of the Gothic Romance (Classic Reprint) - Brossura

Birkhead, Edith

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1333592620 ISBN 13: 9781333592622

Casa editrice: Forgotten Books, 2018

Riassunto

This book is an exploration of the enduring popularity of the tale of terror in English literature, examining the evolution of the genre from the medieval period to modern times. The author explores the cultural and psychological reasons for the enduring appeal of horror as a literary form. They trace the development of Gothic conventions such as the haunted castle, the persecuted heroine, and the supernatural events and discuss the ways in which these conventions have been adapted and reinterpreted by successive generations of writers. The author also examines the role of the tale of terror in shaping the larger literary landscape, arguing that it has been a significant force in the development of realism, symbolism, and other modern literary movements.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1333592620
• ISBN 13: 9781333592622
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 256
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