Gothic subjects : the transformation of individualism in American fiction, 1790-1861 /

Silyn Roberts turns our previous understanding of gothic literature inside out, arguing that the gothic conventions imported from Britain were appropriated by American writers to offer the early republic a vision of what American character might ultimately be.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Silyn Roberts, Siân (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©2014.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
1800-1899
National characteristics, American, in literature.
Enlightenment > Influence.
Individualism in literature.
American fiction > 19th century > History and criticism.
Gothic fiction (Literary genre), American > History and criticism.
Siècle des Lumières > Influence.
Roman américain > 19e siècle > Histoire et critique.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
American fiction.
Gothic fiction (Literary genre), American.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Silyn Roberts turns our previous understanding of gothic literature inside out, arguing that the gothic conventions imported from Britain were appropriated by American writers to offer the early republic a vision of what American character might ultimately be.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (264 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780812209839
0812209834

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