Description |
xi, 188 pages ; 21 cm |
Series |
A Spectrum book |
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Twentieth century views |
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Twentieth century views.
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Contents |
Messent, P. Introduction.--Todorov, T. The uncanny and the marvellous.--Thompson, G. R. A dark Romanticism.--Varma, D. P. Quest of the numinous.--Varnado, S. L. The idea of the numinous in Gothic literature.--Lovecraft, H. P. The beating of black wings.--Kerr, H. Ghosts and Ghost-seeing.--Reed, J. R. The occult in later Victorian literature.--Scarborough, D. Modern ghosts.--Sullivan J. Green tea.--Hennelly, M. M., Jr. Dracula.--Shreffler, P. A. H. P. Lovecraft and an American literary tradition.--Murray, D. Anthropology, fiction, and the occult |
Analysis |
Fiction in English 1700-1980 Special subjects Supernatural Critical studies |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 187-188 |
Subject |
American fiction -- History and criticism.
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English fiction -- History and criticism.
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Ghost stories -- History and criticism.
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Gothic revival (Literature)
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Gothic revival (Literature) -- English-speaking countries.
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Horror tales -- History and criticism.
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Occultism in literature.
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Paranormal fiction, American -- History and criticism.
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Paranormal fiction, English -- History and criticism.
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Supernatural in literature.
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Author |
Messent, Peter, 1946-
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LC no. |
80026190 |
ISBN |
0135377048 (paperback) |
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0135377129 |
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