Boekdetails
Formaat
Hardcover
Pagina's
240
Taal
Engels
Gepubliceerd
Jul 31, 2013
Uitgever
Manchester University Press
ISBN-10
0719087953
ISBN-13
9780719087950
Beschrijving
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.
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Reizen
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