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Record Nr.

UNINA9910828211003321

Autore

Lloyd Smith Allan <1945->

Titolo

American gothic fiction : an introduction / / Allan Lloyd-Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Continuum, c2004

ISBN

1-283-20765-6

9786613207654

1-4411-9044-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (209 p.)

Collana

Continuum studies in literary genre

Disciplina

813/.0872909

Soggetti

American fiction - History and criticism

Gothic revival (Literature) - United States

Horror tales, American - History and criticism

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 (p. 177-192) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Introduction; Chapter One: What Is American Gothic?; Chapter Two: Timeline; Chapter Three: How to Read American Gothic; Chapter Four: Key Texts; Chapter Five: Major Themes in American Gothic; Chapter Six: Key Questions; Chapter Seven: American Gothic Criticism; Chapter Eight: Glossary; Chapter Nine: Suggestions for Further Reading; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Following the structure of other titles in the Continuum Introductions to Literary Genres series, American Gothic Fiction includes: A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements. A timeline of developments within the genre. Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading in the genre. Detailed readings of a range of widely taught texts. In-depth analysis of major themes and issues. Signposts for further study within the genre. A summary of the most important criticism in the field. A glossary of terms. An annotated, critical reading list. This book offers students, writers, and se