9781333592622 - The Tale of Terror (Classic Reprint): A Study of the Gothic Romance: A Study of the Gothic Romance (Classic Reprint) de Birkhead, Edith (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the enduring popularity of the tale of terror in English literature, examining the evolution of the genre from the medieval period to modern times. The author explores the cultural and psychological reasons for the enduring appeal of horror as a literary form. They trace the development of Gothic conventions such as the haunted castle, the persecuted heroine, and the supernatural events and discuss the ways in which these conventions have been adapted and reinterpreted by successive generations of writers. The author also examines the role of the tale of terror in shaping the larger literary landscape, arguing that it has been a significant force in the development of realism, symbolism, and other modern literary movements. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.