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Tag Archives: Gothic novel
Conference Report: Ann Radcliffe at 250
A great review by Carly Stevenson, Lauren Nixon and Kathleen Hudson of the marvellous Ann Radcliffe at 250 Conference at the University of Sheffield in June this year by . I attended this conference, superbly organized by the University of … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged aesthetics, Ann Radcliffe, architecture, Conference, Eighteenth century, Gothic, Gothic novel, Jane Austen, landscape, poetry, Romanticism, sensibility, Victorian Gothic, visual art
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The Evolution of the Female Vampire
Jamie Spears, who is completing her PhD at the University of Sunderland, has written a fascinating account of the origins of female vampire here.
Posted in Critical thoughts
Tagged Female Gothic, Gothic, Gothic novel, lamia, mythology, succubi, Vampires, Victorian Gothic
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The Poet, the Physician and the Birth of the Modern Vampire
A very interesting article on the relationship between Byron and John Polidori, and the writing of the latter’s seminal vampire tale, The Vampyre.
When Gothic Was Born
In conjunction with the British Library’s Gothic exhibition, the BBC are showing programmes on all things Gothic: When Gothic Was Born
Gothic Romance and the Phantasmagorical, Manchester, 23 October 2014
More events in MMU’s Gothic Festival: Two great talks: Dale Townshend (on “Gothic Architecture, Gothic History, Gothic Romance: Kenilworth Castle, 1800-1830”) and “Prepare to Enter the Phantasmagoria!” Film screening, talk and Victorian lantern show, presented by David Annwn Jones.
Posted in Events
Tagged Ann Radcliffe, architecture, Bram Stoker, Gothic, Gothic novel, Le Fanu, Mary Shelley, phantasmagoria
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Spectral Visions–Demon Lovers: Embracing the Monster in Paranormal Romance, Sunderland, 30 Oct
A synopsis of my forthcoming talk for the University of Sunderland’s Spectral Visions group; more details to follow soon: The Twilight phenomenon has made us aware of a new kind of story about monsters. In these narratives the protagonist, instead … Continue reading
Posted in Events
Tagged Faeries, Folklore, Genre, Gothic, Gothic novel, Paranormal romance, Vampires, Werewolves, YA Fiction
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The Castle of Otranto, by Horace Walpole
Some beautiful images from the British Library’s edition of the founding Gothic novel, Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto (1765).
Gothic Origins: Film, Fiction and History
A very useful compilation of articles from Routledge journals on the Gothic. Unfortunately, the free access to these ended in September, but still worth looking at.
Posted in Books and Articles, Publications, Resources
Tagged Dracula, Film, Folklore, gender, Genre, Gothic, Gothic novel, theory, TV, Vampires
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