Edith Birkhead

The Tale of Terror

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Produktbeschreibung

Delve into the shadowy world of gothic romance and horror with Edith Birkhead's "The Tale of Terror: A Study of the Gothic Romance." This seminal work explores the enduring appeal of the supernatural in literature, dissecting the key elements that define the genre and its impact on readers. Birkhead expertly analyzes the themes of terror, suspense, and the otherworldly that permeate gothic narratives, providing a comprehensive overview of its historical development. From its origins to its lasting influence, "The Tale of Terror" examines the literary techniques employed to evoke fear and wonder. This volume is essential for anyone interested in literary criticism, particularly concerning European literature, the gothic tradition, and the semiotics and theory behind these captivating tales. Discover why these stories continue to enthrall us, offering a timeless exploration of the darker side of the human imagination. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 286g
• ISBN-13: 9781022968424
• ISBN-10: 1022968424
• Artikelnr.: 74069045

Autorenporträt

The aim of this book is to give some account of the growth of supernatural fiction in English literature, beginning with the vogue of the Gothic Romance and Tale of Terror towards the close of the eighteenth century. The origin and development of the Gothic Romance are set forth in detail from the appearance of Walpole's Castle of Otranto in 1764 to the publication of Maturin's Melmoth the Wanderer in 1820; and the survey of this phase of the novel is continued, in the later chapters, to modern times. One of these is devoted to the Tale of Terror in America, where in the hands of Hawthorne and Poe its treatment became a fine art. In the chapters dealing with the more recent forms of the tale of terror and wonder, the scope of the subject becomes so wide that it is impossible to attempt an exhaustive survey.