Showing results for "Gothic" in Literary History & Criticism

The primal image of the black-caped vampire Dracula has become an indelible fixture of the modern imagination. It's recognition factor rivals, in its own perverse way, the familiarity of Santa Claus. In this critically acclaimed excursion through the life of a cultural icon, David Skal maps out the archetypal vampire's relentless trajectory from Victorian literary oddity to movie idol to cultural commodity, digging through the populist veneer to reveal what the prince of darkness says about us all.

A fusion of travel literature and cultural criticism investigating the dark history of the US and exploring how past horrors – from witch trials to slavery and genocide – continue to haunt the national consciousness. Haunted States is a unique guidebook that explores the dark, often horrifying, history of the US. Based on the author’s journey across the United States in summer 2022, it explores locations connected to Gothic fiction and film, tracking the relationship between the American landscapes and the various forms of fictional horror the nation has produced over the centuries.

Do you enjoy reading ghost stories alone at night? Have you ever binged an entire true crime series? Or do you unwind watching horror films like The Exorcist, or reading the supernatural novels of Stephen King? Presented by Dr Katie Mishler, the Dublin Gothic Podcast, is a series looking at the intersection between art, psychology, folklore, architecture, natural history and Ireland’s urban gothic writing.

Dr Alessandra Pino & @Ipredatoridilibri indagano il lato oscuro dell'Italia letteraria...tra ombre, rovine e racconti gotici.

"Chicken soup for the dark night of the soul. Heir apparent to the throne of Vincent Price and Boris Karloff, Bill Oberst Jr. does far more than just read spooky stories. He invites you on a thoughtful, dark journey with warmth and sophistication. Do yourself a favor and subscribe." (Apple Podcasts Review)

Celtic and Gothic Music Artist Tiffany Apan (also known as The Gothic Celt) talks travel, music, entertainment, and even has the occasional guest on. Enjoy your journey into the world of bonfires, castles, and time travel.

Tonight we present to you, A GOTHIC STORY, a venue for audio story telling. Every two weeks, we provide you with excerpts and full narrations of some of the most well known and terrifying Gothic literature ever put to ink and paper. We also present to you, A GOTHIC STUDY, a deep analytical view of each story we present, hosted by our Gothic experts Bella and Quinton. You can look forward to those in the weeks between our audio presentations.

Classic Gothic horror read to you so you can relax

Join us as we dive deep into the life of Fred Alexander, a stage magician with a shocking secret that will lead him to an unexpected death. Follow his anxious moments backstage and an ominous encounter with a reporter that spirals into chaos. As the king of the grim reapers, Fred knows that everyone dies one day, but can he escape his fate? This suspenseful narrative is woven with themes of destiny, deception, and the consequences of choices.https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=80dSEQAAQBAJhttps://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAECKxy-HtM Hosted on Acast. See ...

A mix of gothic poetry and songs with lyrics all by author poet Rachel Lawson. sung by Suno Ai. All songs but, 1 composed by Suno, the poem to music narrated by Rachel Lawson was composed by main author Miss Lawson. This is a gothically beautiful podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaking of Gothic... is the podcast where we discuss Gothic Horror and the tropes associated with it! We will dive deep into Gothic Horror and Gothic Romance movies, streaming shows, and some books. Let's rock it, the Gothic way! If you are so inclined, please subscribe to this show, check out my author website, and leave a review wherever you listen! You can also send me an email: klwilliamsauthor@gmail.com

Glen offers you the classics in the spirit of a fussed man recording in his bathroom. Think of it like a bedtime story read aloud for grown ups.

What do grad school and the Gothic have in common? More than you might think... In My Gothic Dissertation, the first-ever Ph.D. dissertation to be produced in podcast form, Anna Williams invites you along on her quest to complete her Ph.D. in English and escape the Grad School Gothic for good. You'll hear horror stories circulated by Ph.D. students behind closed doors, be a fly on the wall during real-life defense meetings, and hear education experts weigh in on the old-school training practices that can make the Ivory Tower feel like a terrifying place to those who don't traditionally belong....

“You are Gothic but you don’t know it” is a video podcast created by Alice in Gothic Land with the intention of helping you figure out who you are by looking at the dark side of things, and the Gothic mode is the best tool to do that. This podcast will be working on your Critical Thinking and your Communication Skills to figure out your identity. Become confident by facing and embracing your fears because, just as there is darkness in light, there is also light in darkness.

Sleepy Horror Stories, Classic Mysteries, Gothic Tales, Macabre Poetry all read by Petra.Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of classic literature, Gothic poetry, and eerie tales that invite you into a dreamlike, otherworldly experience. Each episode is designed without jarring music or sound effects in order to flow into the next episode without disrupting your peaceful slumber. Subscribe for access to exclusive content. Become one of the first 100 subscribers to request Petra's telling of your favorite pre-1928 literature! Support the Show at the Links Below! https://...

Lyrics by Rachel Lawson and music by Suno Ai. Gothic poems and songs.The songs were all written as poems and were put to music by Miss Lawson with Suno Ai. We hope you like them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new generations are so overwhelmed by new content, that they often do not have the time to appreciate the good old classics. Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula, is a classic piece of literature. If you were to ask people what comes to mind when they think about vampires, most would be quick to reference Count Dracula or Stoker, his creator. Count Dracula has become an iconic figure in popular culture, and his name is now synonymous with vampire lore, having fully sunk his teeth into the horror genre.

Welcome to Eldritch Girl, where I provide the free audio versions of my fiction in full as read-along weekly serials, with short fiction and author interviews as bonus content.S01: The complete novel THE CROWS, Gothic Horror with tentacles for spooky soap opera lovers, read by the author.S02: The complete novel THIRTEENTH, an eldritch coming-of-rage tale, read by the author.S03: The complete novel THE DAY WE ATE GRANDAD, an urban fantasy cosmic horror, read by the author.S04: The complete novel YELEN & YELENA, a Gothic Dark Fantasy based on Beauty and the Beast, with aromantic m/f monster ...