The Gothic Wanderer: From Transgression to Redemption; Gothic Literature from 1794 - Present
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1615991387 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 318 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author Marie Mulvey-Roberts is reader in literary studies in the English department of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. She is the author of "Gothic Immortals: The Fiction of the Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross" and editor of many books, including "Gothic Fiction: Rare Printed Works from the Sadleir-Black Collection"
The Gothic Wanderer THE GOTHIC WANDERER by Tyler Tichelaar"The Gothic Wanderer" by Tyler Tichelaar will make a valuable addition to the library of everyone with an interest in Gothic Literature. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a newcomer reading "Frankenstein" for the first time, this well-researched book will bring helpful insights into the history and development of nineteenth century Gothic literature.The subtitle is "From Transgression to Redemption," which is an important aspect that Tyler takes most seriously and discusses with great enthusiasm and delicacy. For this reason, he includes ch. Conscientious Consumer said A Gothic Journey. Tyler Tichelaar opens a window on Gothic fiction so that we may view the deeper meanings and themes of stories we have lived with for centuries that reflect and reveal our fears, hopes, and struggles, while striving to forge a relationship with the divine. He takes us through a metamorphosis of the soul as we as wanderers seek redemption and recognize God's plan in ourselves.. "A Treasure Trove of Gothic Lore" according to Walt Morton. I got a copy of The Gothic Wanderer on Kindle in early December and started making my way through it. Almost immediately, I was struck by the depth of information about Gothic fiction. It's clear that Tichelaar knows his field, and one of the best things about the book is it presents a solid survey of all things Gothic before it delves into the author's central thesis on a certain character-type called "the Gothic Wanderer." For any reader or writer searching for a one-stop tour of European literary history that segues into modern horror & pulp, this book would be an excellent choic
Marie Mulvey-Roberts is reader in literary studies in the English department of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. . She is the author of "Gothic Immortals: The Fiction of the Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross" and editor of many books, including "Gothic Fiction: Rare Printed Works from the Sadleir-Black Collection"
Tichelaar takes readers on far more than a journey through literary history. His other scholarly works include King Arthur's Children: a Study in Fiction and Tradition Foreword by Marie Mulvey-Roberts, Ph.D. Readers will find here the revelation that not only are we all Gothic wanderers--but we are so only by our own choosing.Acclaim for The Gothic Wanderer "The Gothic Wanderer shows us the importance of its title figure in helping us to see our own imperfections and our own sometimes contradictory yearnings to be both unique and yet a part of a society. From Matthew Lewis' The Monk to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, Tichelaar explores a literary tradition whose characters refl ect our greatest fears and deepest hopes. The Gothic Wanderer Rises Eternal in Popular Literature From the horrors of sixteenth century Italian castles to twenty-first century plagues, from the French Revolution to the liberation of Libya, Tyler R. Tichelaar holds a Ph.D. in Literature from Western Michigan University. He has lectured on writing and literature at Clemson University, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Lond