Showing results for "Gothic" in Literary History & Criticism

Richard Beckett's heart races when he catches a fleeting glimpse of a veiled Countess in a crowded French square, her presence igniting a dangerous obsession. Seeking to uncover the mystery behind her haunting beauty, he secures a room at the Dragon Volant, a notorious inn shrouded in whispers of terror and unsolved disappearances. As Richard delves deeper into the secrets of the inn and the shadowy figure that captivates him, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue, where love and peril intertwine, and every corner holds a clue, or a threat. In this chilling tale of Gothic horror, ...

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.

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.

Dive into the chilling realms of Gothic romance with this influential essay that traces the evolution of horror as a literary genre. With insights that have shaped countless writers, this exploration reveals the intricate interplay of fear, love, and the supernatural. Join Timothy Ferguson as he unpacks the elements that make Gothic tales so compelling, examining their lasting impact on literature and culture.

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.

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu...was in his own particular vein one of the best story-tellers of the nineteenth century; and the present volume contains a collection of forgotten tales by him, and of tales not previously known to be his. He stands absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories. That is my deliberate verdict, after reading all the supernatural tales I have been able to get hold of. Nobody sets the scene better than he, nobody touches in the effective detail more deftly. Ghost stories and tales of mystery are what this volume contains, and, in order to lure the reader on, I ...

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.

Anne's story continues with her marriage to Gilbert and their years in the House of Dreams. ( Summary by Karen Savage) Other books in this series by this reader: Anne of Green Gables Anne of Avonlea Anne of the Island Rainbow Valley Rilla of Ingleside

"Welcome to all! We show the story of how, nearly three hundred years ago, when this country was not so happy as it is now, some people driven by persecution out of England went on a long and dangerous voyage in a ship called the Mayflower, and made for themselves a home across the Atlantic Ocean." (From the Prologue)Cast List: Stage Directions read by MaryAnnMaster William Brewster: SpiderScientistMaster William Bradford: ToddHWMaster John Carver: aravagarwalMaster John Alden: JamesMcAndrewMaster John Robinson: Alex KohnMaster Robert Cushman: Roger MelinMaster John Billington: Scott ...

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

Heart and Science is one of Wilkie Collins' didactic novels. It is the story of young doctor Ovid Vere, who fights for his love against all resistance of his family and their immediate circle of acquaintances. The novel features a large inheritance, a secret engagement, and an evil stepmother, but what makes the novel truly remarkable is that Wilkie Collins, who was always very fond of animals, speaks out in this volume against animal cruelty in the sciences. - Summary by Carolin

Carmilla is an 1872 Gothic novella by Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, originally published as a serial in the London-based literary magazine The Dark Blue. It is one of the early works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) by 26 years. The story is narrated by a young woman who falls under the spell of the mysterious Carmilla. The story is often anthologized and has been adapted many times in film, theatre, radio, and television. (description adapted from Wikipedia by Louise J. Belle)

This is one of the Victorian “Sensationist” Mary Elizabeth Braddon's many novels (best known among them: “Lady Audley’s Secret”). It is extremely well written, fluid, humorous and, in places, self-mocking: one of the main characters is a Sensation Author. The motifs of the-woman-with-a-secret, adultery, and death are classic “sensationist” material. Yet this is also a self-consciously serious work of literature, taking on various social themes of the day. Specifically, Braddon presents the psychological struggle and cognitive dissonance which are the inevitable plight of the ...

Rolf, a youth in early Christian Iceland, loses first his father, then his property, and finally his freedom to the schemes of a greedy neighbor. Outlawed from Iceland, Rolf travels abroad, meeting with shipwreck, enslavement, Viking berserkers, and many other dangers and adventures. All the while, Rolf searches for a way to prove his father was killed unjustly and win back his own property and freedom. Even more difficult, Rolf must end the cycle of enmity, vengeance, and pride that hangs like a curse over his family. - Summary by Erin Schellhase

A seminal essay on the development of horror as a genre, highly influential on later writers. - Summary by Timothy Ferguson

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

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.

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 ...

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