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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792061503321

Autore

Hughes William <1964->

Titolo

Historical dictionary of gothic literature / / William Hughes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, MD, : Scarecrow Press, 2013

Lanham, Md. : , : Scarecrow Press, , 2013

ISBN

1-299-28211-3

0-8108-7478-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxiv, 319 pages)

Collana

Historical dictionaries of literature and the arts

Disciplina

809.3/872903

Soggetti

Gothic fiction (Literary genre)

Gothic revival (Literature)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Sommario/riassunto

The Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on the core texts, central authors, and the recurrent conventions that have distinguished writing in the genre for 250 years. This book is an ideal access point for students, researchers, or anyone interested in the history of Gothic Literature.