Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
Jul 31, 2013
Publisher
Manchester University Press
ISBN-10
0719087953
ISBN-13
9780719087950
Description
In a world increasingly connected through globalization, the book explores the dark allure of the gothic in contemporary culture. It delves into how gothic themes and motifs transcend time and place, resonating with audiences who are drawn to the macabre and the mysterious.
Through a critical lens, it examines various forms of gothic expression, from literature to cinema, and how they mirror societal fears and desires. The narrative weaves together historical and modern contexts, illuminating the everlasting impact of the gothic tradition.
Byron invites readers to reflect on the haunting presence of the past in the present, revealing how these spectral echoes travel alongside humanity in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Through a critical lens, it examines various forms of gothic expression, from literature to cinema, and how they mirror societal fears and desires. The narrative weaves together historical and modern contexts, illuminating the everlasting impact of the gothic tradition.
Byron invites readers to reflect on the haunting presence of the past in the present, revealing how these spectral echoes travel alongside humanity in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Genres
Travel
Contemporary