The Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature: Second Expanded Edition

William Hughes

The Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature: Second Expanded Edition

William Hughes

School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing

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Abstract

Comprehending gothic textuality from the 18th century to the present, the Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature, Second Edition addresses not merely supernatural fiction but also film, television, graphic works and the subtle influence of the genre upon global popular culture. Containing a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography, the dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries on African American gothic, cyberpunk and steampunk, dark academia, folk horror and Japanese gothic. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about gothic literature.

Original language	English
Publisher	Bloomsbury Academic
Number of pages	428
Edition	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9798216443032
ISBN (Print)	9798216443025
Publication status	Published - 4 Aug 2026

Keywords

Gothic
horror
literature
film
eighteenth-century literature
Victorian literature
Twentieth-century literature
twenty-first century literature
British fiction
American literature
Latin American Literature
Asian literature

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