Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature
- ISBN-10
- 0810872285
- ISBN-13
- 9780810872288
- Category
- Gothic fiction (Literary genre)
- Pages
- 347
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Author
- William Hughes
Description
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.
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