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Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature

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The Gothic is far more than a genre preoccupied with ghosts, vampires and the supernatural. It is a phenomenon that has influenced the expression of unease and fear across many cultures. The dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries on supernatural fiction but also film, television, graphic works, African American Gothic, cyberpunk and steampunk, dark academia, folk horror and Japanese gothic. Comprehending Gothic textuality from the eighteenth century to the present, the Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature, Second Edition addresses not merely supernatural fiction but also film, television, graphic works and the subtle influence of the genre upon global popular culture.

Containing a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries ln African American gothic, cyberpunk and steampunk, dark academia, folk horror and Japanese gothic. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about gothic literature.

Table of Contents

Preface
Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Bibliography
About the Author

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 30 Apr 2026
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 2nd
Extent 352
ISBN 9798216443049
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Series Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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