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Comprehensive guide to the history of Gothic from the 18th century to the present day, in architecture, painting and literature.
Synopsis
By explaining the international dimension of Gothicism and dealing with German, French and American authors, this guide demonstrates the development of the genre in many areas of art and includes original research on Gothic theatre, spiritualism, 'ghost seeing' and spirit photography and the central impact of penny-dreadful writers on the genre.