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

• Autore: Lloyd Smith Allan <1945->
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Continuum, c2004
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (209 p.)
• Disciplina: 813/.0872909
• Soggetto topico: American fiction - History and criticism; Gothic revival (Literature) - United States; Horror tales, American - History and criticism
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: American gothic fiction
• ISBN: 1-283-20765-6; 9786613207654; 1-4411-9044-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910828211003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Continuum studies in literary genre.