The Cambridge Companion to American Gothic

Book Details

• Author: Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock

• Brand: Cambridge University Press

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 254

• Release Date: 01-12-2017

• ISBN: 9781107539785

• Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book

The Cambridge Companion to American Gothic offers an in-depth and accessible exploration of the American Gothic tradition, spanning from its origins to its modern-day interpretations. Authored by leading scholars in the field, this 254-page paperback delves into the works of many of America’s most renowned authors, including Edgar Allan Poe, Toni Morrison, Stephen King, Anne Rice, Henry James, Edith Wharton, William Faulkner, and Flannery O’Connor.

This Companion covers the full breadth of the American Gothic tradition, examining it through a variety of lenses: chronologically, in relation to different social groups, across geographic regions, and within multiple media such as children's literature, poetry, drama, film, television, and gaming. With sixteen chapters in total, it provides a rich and thorough analysis of this fascinating genre, offering both a historical overview and a contemporary perspective.

Critically acclaimed, this resource is essential reading for undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers interested in American Gothic literature and culture. Whether you are a newcomer to the genre or an established scholar, this Companion provides a comprehensive and insightful resource that captures the diversity and evolution of the American Gothic tradition.