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idioma: inglês
Editor: OK Publishing s.r.o., dezembro de 2018 ‧
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Spanning over two centuries of literary innovation, ''60 Gothic Classics'' is a profound exploration of the gothic tradition in literature, enveloping readers in a world of psychological terror, romanticism, and macabre aesthetics. This anthology seamlessly weaves together a tapestry of styles from the stark terror of the 18th century to the nuanced, symbolic narratives of the early 20th century. The collection showcases the evolution of the genre through well-chosen examples, illustrating how each piece contributes to the development of gothic elements like the sublime, the uncanny, and the grotesque. Standout pieces examine haunted landscapes, tormented characters, and chilling, often supernatural, dilemmas without focusing on individual authorial accomplishments, thus underscoring the genre''s collective impact. The contributing authors, ranging from Horace Walpole to Gaston Leroux, bring a variety of backgrounds and voices to this anthology, enriching the thematic scope of the collection. Their works reflect the socio-political anxieties of their respective eras, using the gothic form to address issues of identity, morality, and power. The diversity of the authors, encompassing varying nationalities and historical contexts, provides a panoramic view of the gothic mode, linking classic tropes with their evolution into symbols of cultural and psychological resonance across different periods. ''60 Gothic Classics'' presents a unique scholarly resource and an enriching literary journey for readers intrigued by the darker aspects of human nature and societal norms. This anthology not only invites literary aficionados but also students and scholars to delve into the depths of gothic fiction, offering a comprehensive understanding of its progression and enduring appeal. The collection serves as both an educational tool and a compelling exploration of genre, making it an essential addition to any literary collection interested in the development of gothic literature and its ongoing dialogue between past and present narratives.

60 Gothic Classics

The Castle Of Otranto, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Phantom Ship, The Headless Horseman, The Man-Wolf, The Beetle, The Phantom Of The Opera...

de Mary Shelley, Grant Allen, Frederick Marryat, Gaston Leroux, George Eliot, George MacDonald, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Machen, Guy de Maupassant, Bram Stoker, Henry James, H. G. Wells, Horace Walpole, Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Brontë, Ann Radcliffe, Anna Katharine Green, Wilkie Collins, Oscar Wilde, Nikolai Gógol, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, John Meade Falkner, William Godwin, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, James Hogg, W. W. Jacobs, William Hope Hodgson, Robert Hugh Benson, Eliza Parsons, Richard Marsh, Charles Brockden Brown, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Love Peacock, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Thomas Peckett Prest, William Thomas Beckford, Washington Irving e Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Propriedade Descrição
ISBN: 9788027247509
Editor: OK Publishing s.r.o.
Data de Lançamento: dezembro de 2018
Idioma: Inglês
Tipo de produto: eBook
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Classificação Temática: eBooks em Inglês > Literatura > Ficção
EAN: 9788027247509
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