The encyclopedia of the Gothic

Author(s)

• Hughes, William
• Punter, David
• Smith, Andrew

Bibliographic Information

The encyclopedia of the Gothic

general editors, William Hughes, David Punter, and Andrew Smith

（The Wiley-Blackwell encyclopedia of literature）

Wiley-Blackwell, 2013

• : set
• v. 1
• v. 2

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Vol. 1. A-K -- v. 2. L-Z

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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." New York Journal of Books "A substantial achievement." Reference Reviews 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.

Table of Contents

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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Details

• NCID: BB11208387
• ISBN:
  • 9781405182904
• LCCN: 2012031784
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Malden, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: 2 v. (xxxviii, 838 p.)
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PN3435
  • DC23 : 809.3/872903
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Gothic fiction (Literary genre) -- Encyclopedias
  • LCSH : Gothic revival (Literature) -- Encyclopedias
  • LCSH : Gothic revival (Art) -- Encyclopedias
  • LCSH : Horror in mass media -- Encyclopedias
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB04131147