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Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature

by William Hughes
Scarecrow. (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts). 2012. 376p. bibliog. ISBN 9780810872288. $105. REF
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"From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties" to "things that go bump in the night," Hughes (gothic studies, Bath Spa Univ., UK) includes all things gothic here. More than 200 cross-referenced entries cover significant works, writers, and the popular conventions that have shaped this literary genre whose roots reach back to the 1700s. For example, you've heard of Anne Rice and H.P. Lovecraft, but do you know what graveyard poetry is? Both the chronology and introductory essay provide historical context for the gothic tradition, which continues to exert its influence on popular culture. The lengthy bibliography provides many avenues for further reading and research.
VERDICT Don't be afraid! Purchase for public and academic collections supporting a liberal arts curriculum.
Reviewed by Christina Connolly , May 01, 2013
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