Gothic Fiction and Gothic in Alias Grace Fiction
Encyclopedia of
Gothic Literature
Encyclopedia of
Gothic Literature
MARY ELLEN SNODGRASS
Encyclopedia of Gothic Literature
Copyright © 2005 by Mary Ellen Snodgrass
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. For information contact:
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Snodgrass, Mary Ellen.
Encyclopedia of Gothic Literature / by Mary Ellen Snodgrass.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8160-5528-9 (alk. paper)
1. Gothic revival (Literature)—Encyclopedias. I. Title: Encyclopedia of Gothic literature. II. Title.
PN3435.S58 2005
809′.911—dc22
2004046986
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Text design by Joan M. Toro
Cover design by Semadar Megged
Printed in the United States of America
VB Hermitage 10
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For my friend Diana Norman, who is ever an example to me of careful research and spirited writing h CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction
A-to-Z Entries
Major Works of Gothic Literature
Major Authors of Gothic Literature and Their Works
A Time Line of Gothic Literature
Film Noir and Classic Gothic Works as Cinema
Bibliography of Primary Sources
Bibliography of Secondary Sources
Index
xi xiii 1
375
391
415
436
438
445
466
Imagination is a capricious rover, fond of every object that carries it out of the track of daily
Gothic Literature
Encyclopedia of
Gothic Literature
MARY ELLEN SNODGRASS
Encyclopedia of Gothic Literature
Copyright © 2005 by Mary Ellen Snodgrass
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. For information contact:
Facts On File, Inc.
132 West 31st Street
New York NY 10001
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Snodgrass, Mary Ellen.
Encyclopedia of Gothic Literature / by Mary Ellen Snodgrass.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8160-5528-9 (alk. paper)
1. Gothic revival (Literature)—Encyclopedias. I. Title: Encyclopedia of Gothic literature. II. Title.
PN3435.S58 2005
809′.911—dc22
2004046986
Facts On File books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses, associations, institutions, or sales promotions. Please call our Special Sales Department in New York at (212) 967-8800 or (800) 322-8755.
You can find Facts On File on the World Wide Web at http://www.factsonfile.com
Text design by Joan M. Toro
Cover design by Semadar Megged
Printed in the United States of America
VB Hermitage 10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
This book is printed on acid-free paper.
2
1
h
For my friend Diana Norman, who is ever an example to me of careful research and spirited writing h CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction
A-to-Z Entries
Major Works of Gothic Literature
Major Authors of Gothic Literature and Their Works
A Time Line of Gothic Literature
Film Noir and Classic Gothic Works as Cinema
Bibliography of Primary Sources
Bibliography of Secondary Sources
Index
xi xiii 1
375
391
415
436
438
445
466
Imagination is a capricious rover, fond of every object that carries it out of the track of daily
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