Nordic Terrors: Scandinavian Superstition in British Gothic Literature

In late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century British literature, Scandinavia emerged as a setting for Gothic terror. This book explores the extensive use of Nordic superstition as it provided a vocabulary for Gothic texts, examining the cultural significance these references held for writers exploring Britain's northern heritage.

Author: Robert William Rix
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anthem Press
Published: 10/01/2024
Series: Anthem Studies in Gothic Literature #1
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d
ISBN: 9781839990458