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This collection of poems showcases a significant body of work by Michael Hartnett, previously unavailable in North America. The volume spans Hartnett's early years, featuring precocious lyrics,...

The Music of the Gothic 1789-1820 by Emma McEvoy explores how music evolved in Gothic literature and culture during this period. In the early years, music was celebratory, calming, or transcendent,...

Queering the Gothic explores the intersection of Gothic criticism and queer theory through a diverse range of texts produced between the eighteenth century and the present. This collection brings...

Gothic Tourism by Emma McEvoy explores the fascinating world of Gothic tourism, examining its aesthetics and origins, as well as its connections to literature, film, folklore, heritage management,...

The Gothic Quest - A History of the Gothic Novel by Montague SummersFirst published in 2011, this comprehensive history explores the evolution of the Gothic novel from its origins to the present day...

The Gothic and Theory: An Edinburgh Companion provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex interplay between the Gothic and theory over two-and-a-half centuries. This collection brings...

Twentieth-century Gothic explores the enduring presence of the gothic in the long twentieth century. This collection of essays examines how stories featuring ghosts, demons, and monsters serve as an...

The Victorian Gothic: A Comprehensive Exploration This multi-disciplinary scholarly work provides an in-depth examination of the Victorian Gothic, covering a range of diverse contexts including...

Michael Rutter's story is one of perseverance and determination, forged in the high-octane world of motorcycle racing. At just 20 years old, he followed in his father's footsteps and embarked on a...

Michael Rosen's Sad Book is a heartfelt exploration of the author's own experiences with grief and loss. The book delves into the sadness that comes with losing a loved one, and how it affects those...

British Gothic Cinema explores the fascinating world of British horror film, tracing its evolution from the 1940s to the present day. This comprehensive study covers every key film in the genre,...

Screening the Gothic explores how filmmakers have drawn upon the Gothic tradition in their work. Lisa Hopkins examines a range of films, from those that are overtly Gothic to more subtle examples,...

Gothic and Modernism: Essaying Dark Literary Modernity explores the significant presence of the Gothic tradition in modern literature. This collection of essays, introduced by John Paul Riquelme,...

Catherine Spooner explores how the Gothic has evolved in contemporary literature and culture. She argues that this 'Happy Gothic' is often romantic, funny and celebratory, rather than the darker...

The Revenge Edition of Gothic Blue Book presents a carefully curated anthology of fifteen short stories and poems that explore the darker side of human nature. This collection continues the tradition...

The Twentieth-Century Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion explores the most significant area of academic inquiry in literary, film, and popular culture studies during the latter half of the twentieth...

Gothic Literature: A History and Guide to Reading the Genre. This revised edition explores the development of Gothic literature from its origins to the present day, covering novels, poems, films,...

Queer Gothic examines the intersection of loss and desire in gothic fiction, exploring how the foreclosure of homoerotic possibility is often at its core. This study delves into the relationship...

Swedish Gothic Landscapes of Untamed Nature by Yvonne Leffler explores the development of Swedish Gothic literature from the Romantic age to the present day. This comparative perspective highlights...

The Gothic: A Comprehensive Guide to the Enduring Artistic Tradition For over two centuries, the Gothic has evolved and reinvented itself, taking on new forms while remaining true to its aesthetic...

The Haunted Text: A Study of Contemporary Fiction and the Gothic Tradition. Joanne Watkiss's Gothic Contemporaries explores how twenty-first-century fiction reworks traditional ghost stories, drawing...

New Directions in 21st-Century Gothic: A Multidisciplinary Approach This collection brings together diverse perspectives from various disciplines to explore new areas of Gothic inquiry. Moving beyond...

The Gothic Text by Marshall Brown offers a fresh approach to understanding Romantic gothic fiction. By challenging common assumptions about the genre, Brown provides new insights into literary...

Diggersaurs Explore is a colourful and fun adventure featuring the perfect mix of diggers and dinosaurs. This book is a rhythmic, rhyming journey full of details to spot and sounds to shout out loud...

Stephen Murray's Plotting Gothic offers a fresh approach to understanding the great Gothic churches of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. By examining the rhetoric of the Gothic, Murray identifies...

Fashioning Gothic Bodies explores the role of clothing in shaping the discourses of the Gothic. By examining historically-specific fashion discourses and their connections to literary, cinematic, and...

The Gothic Cathedral: Origins of Gothic Architecture and the Medieval Concept of Order - Expanded Edition by Otto Georg von Simson and Otto von Simson. This book explores how Gothic architecture is...

Discover the magic of Shakespeare in a whole new way with Michael Morpurgo's stunning retellings of ten of the Bard's most beloved plays.Featuring beautifully illustrated editions, each with a...

Fireside Gothic is a collection of three dark and atmospheric novellas by Andrew Taylor.These gothic tales are perfect for reading by the fireside in the cold winter months, as they explore themes of...

The Rise of the Gothic Novel by Maggie Kilgour A cogent analysis of the rise and fall of the gothic as a popular form, this study juxtaposes the writings of William Godwin with Mary Wollstonecraft,...

Heat 2 by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner A gripping crime novel that illuminates the formative years of two iconic characters from the acclaimed film Heat. Michael Mann, Oscar-nominated filmmaker and...

Contemporary Spanish Gothic explores how the Gothic mode intersects with cultural production in Spain today. This study examines the works of writers and filmmakers who have contributed to the genre,...

Whitby's Gothic Past Revealed This fascinating volume explores every aspect of Whitby's connection to the supernatural and its enduring legacy in Gothic fiction. A detailed account of the town's...

Set in 1950s Mexico, Mexican Gothic is a dark and atmospheric tale of suspense and mystery. When her cousin's husband writes to beg for her help, socialite Noemí Taboada travels to a distant house in...

The Gothic Cathedral: Architecture of the Great Church, 1130-1530 by Christopher Wilson This comprehensive study explores the creation and evolution of Europe's greatest Gothic cathedrals between...

Dark Dreams Made Real: A Collection of Gothic Masterpieces This volume brings together a representative sample of the finest early gothic writers, showcasing the genre's most unsettling and...

Gothic: A Fundamental Analysis is a seminal work in the field of Gothic Studies. First published in 1995, this influential book has become a cornerstone of the expanding genre, offering a...

Gothic Myths and Legends is a unique retelling of ancient Gothic stories, combining Roman historians' writings with Norse sagas. Aelfric Avery has woven these narratives into a single tale of the...

The Routledge Companion to Gothic provides an in-depth exploration of the diverse and complex world of Gothic literature, film, and culture. Spanning from the mid-eighteenth century to the present...

The Gothic has evolved far beyond its origins in architecture and literature. From crumbling ruins to suburban malls, it has taken on many forms, influencing our popular culture today. This book...

Gothic Heroines on Screen explores how the literary Gothic heroine has been translated onto screen, and what this means for our understanding of these iconic characters. This collection delves into...

Nordic Terrors explores how Scandinavian superstition influenced British Gothic literature in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This book examines the cultural significance of Nordic references...

American Gothic Tales brings together forty-six exceptional writers to explore the darker corners of American literature. Spanning two centuries, this remarkable anthology delves into the gothic...

Gothic Revival Architecture by Trevor Yorke explores one of Britain's most distinctive architectural styles. This style, which emerged in the Georgian Period, was characterized by its use of color...

A seasonal celebration of the dark and moody, the ghastly, the ghostly and the magical Christmas short story. This collection brings together stories with new stories from notable writers, including...

The Gothic Revival: A Comprehensive Exploration of its Influence on Art and Culture. At the height of the Victorian period, a passion for the Gothic style swept England and spread far beyond. This...

The Nature of Gothic by John Ruskin is one of the most influential works of its kind, offering a profound critique of modern society and a celebration of medieval architecture.Originally written as...

The History of Gothic Fiction by Markman Ellis explores the evolution of the genre from its late eighteenth-century origins to its twentieth-century manifestations. This comprehensive study examines...

A comprehensive companion to the post-millennial Gothic, this book explores key areas and themes in contemporary literature, film, and television. It covers a diverse range of texts, including...

Discover the dark and atmospheric world of Southern Gothic Shorts, a collection of winning entries from the inaugural writing competition. This anthology presents some of the best new writing in the...

This comprehensive guide to Gothic studies explores the key issues and debates in the field. Divided into four parts, it covers the origins and development of the term 'Gothic', its evolution in...

The definition of people as property at the heart of America's slave system is a stark contrast to the American dream. In "Haunted Property: Slavery and the Gothic", Sarah Gilbreath Ford explores how...

Gothic Documents: A Sourcebook 1700-1820 explores the origins and evolution of the literary ghost story during the Enlightenment period. This collection delves into the meaning of the term 'Gothic'...

The Company is a stunning Gothic chiller that delves into the dark underbelly of Victorian society. J.M. Varese's gothic tale is sinuously elegant and claustrophobic, weaving a sinister spell that...

Gothic Tales of Haunted Futures brings together 17 original stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. Set in a range of imaginative futures, these tales weave together themes of...

This collection brings together some of the most significant Gothic fiction from The Lady's Monthly Museum, a pioneering publication that challenged conventions with its bold and often provocative...

American Gothic Short Stories by Flame Tree Publishing brings together new and classic short fiction to explore the darker side of American imagination. This anthology features contributions from...

Queer Others in Victorian Gothic Transgressing Monstrosity by Ardel Haefele-Thomas explores the intersection of gender, sexuality, and literary criticism through a close analysis of 19th- and...

Arthur Conan Doyle's Gothic Tales brings together over thirty of his most chilling and thought-provoking stories. A master of the genre, Doyle drew on his own experiences as a doctor and his...

The Palgrave Handbook of the Southern Gothic explores the complex and multifaceted nature of 'Southern Gothic' literature. This term encompasses a range of works that draw on the tragedy of slavery,...

The Thirteen Colonies in 1775 are a place of turmoil and uncertainty. As tensions between American colonists and the British Parliament escalate, unseen forces manipulate events from behind the...

Wilkie Collins's fascination with medical matters evolved significantly over his writing career. This study explores how he adapted the Gothic genre to reflect contemporary anxieties and incorporate...

Victorian Gothic Tales by D. R. Miller is a collection of three novellas that explore the darker side of Victorian England. In this gripping anthology, you'll encounter A Spurned Woman, where a...

The Gothic Novel in Ireland, C. 1760-1829 by Christina Morin This study re-examines the development of gothic literature in late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century Ireland, challenging...

A Companion to the Gothic provides in-depth analysis and insights into the Gothic writing genre from its origins to the present day. This comprehensive reference work covers the history, genealogy,...

The Gothic Revival in Victorian Britain was a defining architectural style of the era. Emerging during Queen Victoria's reign, it quickly gained popularity and became synonymous with British building...

A collection of stories from around the world explores the nature and aspirations of first peoples in America, Oceania, Africa, and Asia. These tales, drawn from new submissions and classic oral...

California Gothic: The Dark Side of the Dream by Charles L. Crow explores the darker aspects of California's literary history and its enduring influence on fiction, poetry, and film. The idea of the...

Key Concepts in the Gothic provides a comprehensive resource for students of the genre. This accessible guide covers the essential terminology and theories used in Gothic Studies, from ecocriticism...

The Gothic Tales of H.P. Lovecraft is a collection of stories that showcase the darker side of human imagination. Spanning the full range of Lovecraft's career, this volume brings together tales of...

Gothic Fiction: A Guide to the Genre's First WaveThis comprehensive guide explores the Gothic novel's first wave of popularity between 1764 and 1820, examining the key criticisms and responses...

Rome's Gothic Wars: From the Third Century to Alaric explores the complex history of the Goths and their relationship with the Roman Empire. In 410 CE, the city of Rome was sacked by the Gothic army...

Hogwarts and All: An Exploration of Gothic Perspectives in Children's Literature This collection of essays explores the connections between children's literature and the gothic arts, tracing the...

The Gothic Novel in Ireland, C. 1760-1829 by Christina Morin offers a fresh perspective on the development of gothic literature in late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century Ireland. This study...

The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole Written in a single night of inspiration, this medieval mystery story is a masterful blend of ancient and modern romance. First published in 1764, Horace...

My Gothic Heart is a beautifully bound anthology of extracts from extravagant and dark gothic stories and verse. Selected and introduced by Charlie Castelletti, this gorgeous collection brings...

Elizabeth Gaskell's Gothic tales are a chilling blend of reality and the supernatural. In this collection, she weaves together stories that explore the darker side of human nature. 'Disappearances'...

The Art of Gothic Cathedrals: A Survey of Vision and Religious Knowledge. Developments in medieval science elevated sight above other senses, leading to a Christian emphasis on miracles, relics, and...

Gothic Cinema: A Groundbreaking Study of Film's Most Enduring Aesthetic. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Gothic cinema, tracing its evolution from early phantasmagoria shows and...

The Angel of Highgate A Gothic Victorian Thriller by Vaughn Entwistle is a gripping tale of obsession and revenge set against the dark backdrop of Victorian London. Lord Geoffrey Thraxton, a...

A superb collection of Gothic short stories brings together tales from the earliest decades of the genre with later 19th and early 20th century works. This anthology features stories by writers such...

The Vampire's Bride A Gothic Romance by Brionna Paige McClendon is a dark and suspenseful tale of love, loss, and the supernatural. When Yelena is stolen from her family and home, she finds herself...

Victorian Gothic Literary and Cultural Manifestations in the Nineteenth Century by J. Wolfreys and R. Robbins explores how the Gothic genre influenced Victorian literature and culture. This study...

The Cambridge Companion to American Gothic offers an in-depth exploration of the American Gothic tradition. Spanning works by prominent authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Toni Morrison, and Stephen...

The English Gothic text as a response to Enlightenment certainty. Eighteenth-century England underwent significant social and economic changes, including the commodification of property, person, and...

The Castle of Berry Pomeroy by Edward Montague is a Gothic tale of horror, jealousy, and revenge. In this 1806 novel, Lady Elinor de Pomeroy seeks to have her sister Matilda murdered after being...

The Contested Castle: Gothic Novels and the Subversion of Domestic Ideology Kate Ferguson Ellis explores the relationship between the idealization of the home as a separate sphere for women and the...

A Gothic Soul by Jiří Karásek ze Lvovic is a novella that explores the complexities of human existence through the lens of Czech Decadent prose. Set against the backdrop of Prague, a city in decline,...

The Gothic: A Very Short Introduction by Nick Groom The term "Gothic" is often associated with multiple meanings and interpretations. From ecclesiastical architecture to supernatural fiction, cult...

Michael Kohlhaas Newly Translated by Michael Hofmann A darkly comical and strangely compelling tale of one man's struggle against a corrupt system. Based on the true story of an ordinary horse-dealer...

A comprehensive guide to Gothic writing, its history and genealogy, this updated companion features 12 new essays and a section on 'Global Gothic'.With contributions from leading scholars in the...

A comprehensive sourcebook of Gothic decorative motifs, Pugin's Gothic Ornament features 100 royalty-free plates of intricate designs, meticulously reproduced from rare 19th-century engravings.These...

The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay StanierCoaching is a vital skill for leaders, but for many busy managers, it's a skill that's not being used...

The Gothic Inspiration Coloring Journal offers a unique blend of creativity and self-discovery. With its mix of lined and unlined pages, inspiring quotes, and decorative borders, this journal...

Demons of the Body and Mind: Essays on Disability in Gothic Literature explores how Gothic literature represents those with mental and physical ailments as monstrous and pitiful figures, often...

Tudor Gothic Furniture: A Comprehensive Analysis. This antique book offers an in-depth examination of furniture from the Tudor Gothic period, featuring exquisite illustrations and detailed...

The Encyclopedia of the Gothic is a comprehensive and authoritative reference guide to the genre. With over 200 newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars, this two-volume set provides in-depth...

The Gothic Worlds of Peter Straub by John C. Tibbetts explores the unique approach of horror novelist Peter Straub, who creates personalized fiction with an allusive and ambiguous style that defies...

Dracula for Doctors explores how medical and psychiatric concepts in 19th-century literature influenced Bram Stoker's iconic work. This engaging book delves into the connections between Victorian...

The Gothic moment in literary history arose in the age of the Enlightenment, and the Gothic fascination with the unknown reflects the Enlightenment's response to the limits of reason. This collection...