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The Encyclopedia of the Gothic, 2 Volume Set

Authors: William Hughes ,David Punter ,Andrew Smith

Description: 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 scholars writing on all aspects of the Gothic as it is currently taught and researched, along with challenging insights into the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture. The A-Z entries provide comprehensive coverage of relevant authors, national traditions, critical developments, and notable texts that continue to define, shape, and inform the genre. The volume’s approach is truly interdisciplinary, with essays by specialist international contributors whose expertise extends beyond Gothic literature to film, music, drama, art, and architecture. 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.

Langue: en

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Categories: Literary Criticism

Catalogue of Banned Books, Periodicals, and Records from ... to ...

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Langue: en

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Categories: Censorship

Fantasy and Horror

Authors: Neil Barron

Description: More than 2,300 works of fiction and poetry are discussed, each cross-referenced to other works with similar or contrasting themes. Winners and nominees for major awards are identified. Books that are part of a series are flagged, with a complete list of books in series included in a final chapter, along with a comprehensive list of awards, of translations, and of young adult and children's books.

Langue: en

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Categories: Art

Tale of the Future, from the Beginning to the Present Day

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Langue: en

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Categories: Body, Mind & Spirit

Uranian Worlds

Authors: Eric Garber ,Lyn Paleo

Description: This reference has been updated and expanded to include some 100 new listings, and the addition of films and videos. It gives detailed annotations that document the representation of alternative sexuality in novels and stories as well as films; evaluates the writers' overall representation of gay and lesbian issues; and reveals changing popular attitudes toward sexual variance over several centuries. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Langue: en

Publisher: Hall Reference Books

Categories: Literary Criticism

National Union Catalog

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Description: Includes entries for maps and atlases.

Langue: en

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Categories: Catalogs, Union

Tales of the Future

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Langue: en

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Categories: Prophecies

The Use of English

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Langue: en

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Categories: English language

Collected Books

Authors: Allen Ahearn ,Patricia Ahearn

Description: Used by more book dealers and serious collectors in the country, this updated guide--featuring current values for more than 20,000 first editions--explains how to identify first editions of books and covers a wide range of subjects, including Americana, early printed books, literature, mysteries, science fiction, children's books, and photography.

Langue: en

Publisher: Putnam Adult

Categories: Antiques & Collectibles

The Male Homosexual in Literature

Authors: Ian Young

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Langue: en

Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press

Categories: Social Science

The Science Fiction and Heroic Fantasy Author Index

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Langue: en

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Categories: Reference

The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-century Literature in English

Authors: Jenny Stringer

Description: Survey of twentieth century English-language writers and writing from around the world, celebrating all major genres, with entries on literary movements, periodicals, more than 400 individual works, and articles on approximately 2,400 authors.

Langue: en

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Categories: Literary Criticism

Body Gothic

Authors: Xavier Aldana Reyes

Description: Body Gothic assesses the role and relevance of corporeal transgression in literature and film of the last three decades, from splatterpunk and body horror to torture porn and surgical horror.

Langue: en

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Categories: Education

Who's Who of Twentieth Century Novelists

Authors: Tim Woods

Description: Taking in novelists from all over the globe, from the beginning of the century to the present day, this is the most comprehensive survey of the leading lights of twentieth century fiction. Superb breadth of coverage and over 800 entries by an international team of contributors ensures that this fascinating and wide-ranging work of reference will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in modern fiction. Authors included range from Joseph Conrad to Albert Camus and Franz Kafka to Chinua Achebe. Who's Who of Twentieth Century Novelists gives a superb insight into the richness and diversity of the twentieth century novel.

Langue: en

Publisher: Routledge

Categories: Biography & Autobiography