American Gothic Fiction
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American Gothic Fiction

An Introduction

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American Gothic Fiction

An Introduction

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Following the structure of other titles in the Continuum Introductions to Literary Genres series, American Gothic Fiction includes: A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements. A timeline of developments within the genre. Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading in the genre. Detailed readings of a range of widely taught texts. In-depth analysis of major themes and issues. Signposts for further study within the genre. A summary of the most important criticism in the field. A glossary of terms. An annotated, critical reading list. This book offers students, writers, and serious fans a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in this subject. Authors studied in American Gothic Fiction include Charles Brockden Brown, William Montgomery Bird, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, George Lippard, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Gilmore Simms, John Neal, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Ambrose Bierce, Emma Dawson, W.D. Howells, Henry James, William Faulkner, Anne Rice and William Gibson

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Publisher
Continuum
Year
2004
ISBN
9781441190444
Edition
1
Topic
Letteratura
Subtopic
Critica letteraria

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Introduction
  3. Chapter One: What Is American Gothic?
  4. Chapter Two: Timeline
  5. Chapter Three: How to Read American Gothic
  6. Chapter Four: Key Texts
  7. Chapter Five: Major Themes in American Gothic
  8. Chapter Six: Key Questions
  9. Chapter Seven: American Gothic Criticism
  10. Chapter Eight: Glossary
  11. Chapter Nine: Suggestions for Further Reading
  12. Index