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Dive into the depths of European Gothic with our compelling academic collection, challenging the Anglo-American dominance in Gothic literature. This enlightening book re-evaluates the origins and evolution of the Gothic novel, tracing its complex routes that go beyond 'The Castle of Otranto.' Published by Manchester University Press in 2002, this essential read for scholars and enthusiasts alike explores Gothic writing across multiple languages—including English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. With contributions from 13 esteemed authors, it highlights influential figures such as Clara Reeve, Charlotte Smith, and Mary Shelley, while examining the critical Anglo-French exchanges that shaped Gothic narratives in Europe and America. This brand new volume (ISBN: 9780719060649) enriches our understanding of Gothic lineages and histories, offering a vital perspective for anyone studying Gothic literature or its intertextual connections. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719060649
Year: 2002
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Challenging the tyranny of the Anglo-American narratives that have dominated critical histories of the Gothic so far, this work argues that the Gothic novel did not simply derive from "The Castle of Otranto", but that it has been found in the crucible of translation. Focussing on Gothic writing in English, French, German, Russian and Spanish, the collection charts a rich process of cross-fertilization and, in particular, examines the importance of Anglo-French exchanges in the development of the Gothic novel within Europe and, subsequently, the United States. Within this framework, and from a variety of critical perspectives, the 13 contributors re-assess the work of authors such as Clara Reeve, Sophia Lee, Charlotte Smith, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Lewis, Charles Maturin, Coleridge, Mary Shelley, Jan Potocki, Balzac, Dostoevsky, Gaston Leroux and Djuna Barnes. The volume thus offers a fresh way of thinking about Gothic lineages and histories.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719060649
Year: 2002
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Challenging the tyranny of the Anglo-American narratives that have dominated critical histories of the Gothic so far, this work argues that the Gothic novel did not simply derive from "The Castle of Otranto", but that it has been found in the crucible of translation. Focussing on Gothic writing in English, French, German, Russian and Spanish, the collection charts a rich process of cross-fertilization and, in particular, examines the importance of Anglo-French exchanges in the development of the Gothic novel within Europe and, subsequently, the United States. Within this framework, and from a variety of critical perspectives, the 13 contributors re-assess the work of authors such as Clara Reeve, Sophia Lee, Charlotte Smith, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Lewis, Charles Maturin, Coleridge, Mary Shelley, Jan Potocki, Balzac, Dostoevsky, Gaston Leroux and Djuna Barnes. The volume thus offers a fresh way of thinking about Gothic lineages and histories.