Gothic (The New Critical Idiom)

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.

Title - Gothic (The New Critical Idiom)

Edition -

Author - Fred Botting

ISBN 13 - 9780415092197

Imprint - Routledge

Publisher - Taylor & Francis Ltd

Date Published - 23/11/1995

Prize -

No. of pages - 224

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 129 x 198 x mm

Weight - 249 g

Languages - English