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The Encyclopedia of the Gothic, 2 Volume Set
William Hughes (Edited by), W Hughes (Author), David Punter (Edited by), Andrew Smith (Edited by)
9781405182904, Wiley
Hardback, published 19 December 2012
912 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 5.2 cm, 1.706 kg
“A substantial achievement ... An essential addition for humanities libraries, particularly those with researchers active in Gothic.” (Reference Reviews, November 2013)
“As a reference work that’s firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic shares all the virtues and shortcomings of that field, including any quirks of selective focus. It’s quite valuable for what it is—and illuminating for what it is not.” (New York Journal of Books, February 2013)
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE GOTHIC “Well written and interesting [it is] a testament to the breadth and depth of knowledge about its central subject among the more than 130 contributing writers, and also among the three editors, each of whom is a significant figure in the field of gothic studies … A reference work that’s firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area.” Comprehensive and wide-ranging, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic brings together over 200 newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars writing on all aspects of the Gothic as it is currently taught and researched, along with challenging insights into the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture. The A-Z entries provide comprehensive coverage of relevant authors, national traditions, critical developments, and notable texts that continue to define, shape, and inform the genre. The volume’s approach is truly interdisciplinary, with essays by specialist international contributors whose expertise extends beyond Gothic literature to film, music, drama, art, and architecture. From Angels and American Gothic to Wilde and Witchcraft, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic is the definitive reference guide to all aspects of this strange and wondrous genre. The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Literature is a comprehensive, scholarly, authoritative, and critical overview of literature and theory comprising individual titles covering key literary genres, periods, and sub-disciplines. Available both in print and online, this groundbreaking resource provides students, teachers, and researchers with cutting-edge scholarship in literature and literary studies.
New York Journal of Books
“A substantial achievement.”
Reference Reviews
Volume I Alphabetical List of Entries ix Notes on Contributors xiii Introduction xxxiii The Gothic A–K 1–386 Volume II Alphabetical List of Entries ix Notes on Contributors xiii The Gothic L–Z 387–757 Index 758
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