The Tale of Terror: A Study of the Gothic RomanceIf you're a true fan of horror fiction, don't miss scholar Edith Birkhead's classic survey of the origins of the genre, The Tale of Terror. Focusing on the early roots of horror in the Romantic and Victorian eras, this comprehensive study offers compelling insight and analysis of well-known tales and obscure gems alike. |
Contents
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Chapter III The Novel of Suspense Mrs Radcliffe | 45 |
Chapter IV The Novel of Terror Lewis and Maturin | 69 |
Chapter V The Oriental Tale of Terror Beckford | 99 |
Chapter VI Godwin and the Rosicrucian Novel | 104 |
Chapter VII Satires on the Novel of Terror | 130 |
Chapter VIII Scott and the Novel of Terror | 147 |
Chapter IX Later Developments of the Tale of Terror | 158 |
Chapter X Short Tales of Terror | 183 |
Chapter XI American Tales of Terror | 194 |
Chapter XII Conclusion | 216 |
Endnotes | 223 |
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