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William Hughes - The Encyclopedia of the Gothic, 2 Volume Set - 9781405182904 - V9781405182904
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The Encyclopedia of the Gothic, 2 Volume Set

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Description for The Encyclopedia of the Gothic, 2 Volume Set Hardback. The Encyclopedia of the Gothic features a series of newly-commissioned essays from experts in Gothic studies that cover all aspects of the Gothic as it is currently taught and researched, along with the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture. Editor(s): Hughes, William; Punter, David; Smith, Andrew. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Literature. Num Pages: 908 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 176 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1686.
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE GOTHIC

“Well written and interesting [it is] a testament to the breadth and depth of knowledge about its central subject among the more than 130 contributing writers, and also among the three editors, each of whom is a significant figure in the field of gothic studies … A reference work that’s firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area.”
New York Journal of Books
“A substantial achievement.”
Reference Reviews

Comprehensive and wide-ranging, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic brings together over 200 newly-commissioned essays by leading ... Read more

From Angels and American Gothic to Wilde and Witchcraft, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic is the definitive reference guide to all aspects of this strange and wondrous genre.

The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Literature is a comprehensive, scholarly, authoritative, and critical overview of literature and theory comprising individual titles covering key literary genres, periods, and sub-disciplines. Available both in print and online, this groundbreaking resource provides students, teachers, and researchers with cutting-edge scholarship in literature and literary studies.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
908
Condition
New
Series
Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Literature
Number of Pages
912
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405182904
SKU
V9781405182904
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
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About William Hughes
William Hughes is Professor of Gothic Studies at Bath Spa University and, with Andrew Smith, Joint President of the International Gothic Association. His publications include the definitive bibliography of Bram Stoker’s works (with Richard Dalby, 2004) and the monograph Beyond Dracula (2000). Hughes is also the founding editor of Gothic Studies, the refereed journal of the International Gothic Association. ... Read more

Reviews for The Encyclopedia of the Gothic, 2 Volume Set
“A substantial achievement ... An essential addition for humanities libraries, particularly those with researchers active in Gothic.”  (Reference Reviews, November 2013) “As a reference work that’s firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic shares all the virtues and shortcomings of that field, including ... Read more

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