The Gothic (Wiley Blackwell Guides to Literature) 1st Edition by David Punter (PDF)

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This guide provides an overview of the most significant issues and debates in Gothic studies. Provides an overview of the most significant issues and debates in Gothic studies. Explains the origins and development of the term Gothic. Explores the evolution of the Gothic in both literary and non-literary forms, including art, architecture and film. Features authoritative readings of key works, ranging from Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto to Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho. Considers recurrent concerns of the Gothic such as persecution and paranoia, key motifs such as the haunted castle, and figures such as the vampire and the monster. Includes a chronology of key Gothic texts, including fiction and film from the 1760s to the present day, and a comprehensive bibliography.

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⭐Most of the material in the book isn’t new but the structure in which it is written makes it essential. I was a bit disappointed by the way Toni Morrison was only marginally mentioned and not given her own entry for the chapter titled “Writers of Gothic”. I am very suspicious as to this oversight.

⭐An excellent compilation of essays on the genre, but the piece of this book that really shines are the detailed examinations of recurring themes and their manifestations across a long history of works. The bibliographies at the end of each chapter provide recommendations for further reading material. I will certainly be referencing this text in the future.

⭐Puntner and Byron’s “The Gothic” offers an introductory survey for ‘advanced undergraduates and postgraduates.’ What might not be clear, if you don’t study the contents before purchase, is that each entry is brief, as are the essays on context and themes. Being that so much of the book consists of thumbnail sketches of elements of the Gothic, the dedicated reader should look elsewhere.

⭐This is an absolute must for anyone who wishes to study Gothic literature. It may be used as a solid, reliable starting point, and also as a great resource later on. Thumbs up to a superb book!

⭐The perfect book for anyone looking for a crash course in Gothic studies, with thoughtful, interesting summaries and several in-depth studies of canonical texts. Punter and Byron are well known authorities in the field; their clear, concise, humorous style makes reading this book a pleasure.

⭐The subject should have been a fascinating one to explore. It’s just a shame the book is simply not very good.

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