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| | Gothic Readings by Rictor Norton |
 | | Gothic Readings: The First Wave, 1764-1840 is an anthology of Gothic literature, set within the context of contemporary criticism and readers' responses. |
 | | It covers the major Gothic issues, such as the aesthetics of the sublime, religion and the supernatural, and the influence of ancient Romance, "hobgoblin machinery" (including vampires, spectres, orphans, the Inquisition, banditti, nuns, storms, ruined castles) and social and political themes (such as prison reform, revolutionary politics, mother-daughter relationships, incest and madness). |
 | | The collection is suitable as a textbook for courses on the Gothic novel or on Romantic literature, and will appeal to all Gothic enthusiasts. |
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