However, although the connection to the uncanny is often regarded as a central element of the gothic, as demonstrated by these recent surveys of the field, there are still. Elements of gothic literature emotions emotions run high in gothic literature. Based on a dictionary of modern critical terms, edited by roger fowler. Current critical perspectives in literature, film, and cultural studies. Other features of literary analysis include a clearly stated thesis often called a claim that is supported by reasons and evidence from the text. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This volume, a collection with contributions from some of the major scholars of the gothic in literature and culture, reflects on how recent gothic studies have foregrounded a plethora of technologies associated with gothic literary and cultural production. A reader for literary and cultural studies, edited by robert dale parker, presents a provocative mix of contemporary and classic essays in critical theory. Key concepts in literary theory presents the student of literary and critical studies with a broad range of accessible, precise and authoritative definitions of the most significant terms and concepts currently used in psychoanalytic, poststructuralist, marxist, feminist, and postcolonial literary studies. Pdf children s literature critical concepts in literary and cultural studies full colection. I was first exposed to the concept of a feminist criticism of gothic fiction in a womens studies course during my undergraduate studies. How can we apply cultural studies theory in a literary work. This is followed by a consideration of the main issues or problems in recent discussions of the gothics thematic and structural dimensions. Literary sources and interpretations through eight centuries princeton, 1960, contains much valuable material and a large bibliography, but is mainly concerned with architecture.
Modernism, whether seen as a period designation, a manifestation of formal experimentation, or an aspect of modernity, has since its inception been marked, consciously or unconsciously, by gender. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies 1st editi. Definitions and romantic form introduction by michael oneill some twentiethcentury constructions and definitions1. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies crc press. How to interpret literature critical theory for literary and. An analysis of two classic 1940s hollywood womans films in relation to the question of the feminine masquerade and murder as the primal scene of the female gothic. Technologies of the gothic in literature and culture. A cultural studies example 262 cultural studies, historicism, and literature 265 further reading 267 chapter 10 postcolonial and race studies 270 postcolonialism 271 from orientalism to deconstruction. Literary texts from a range of geographic, cultural and political contexts will be read alongside critical and theoretical debates at the intersection of several disciplinary perspectives. The book clearly explains the critical terms from abhuman to zombie. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies vol 1. This book explores new critical ground by addressing the intersection of two contentious concepts, postfeminism and gothic. Critical theory for literary and cultural studies, second edition, presents an uptodate, concise, and wideranging historicist survey of contemporary thinking in critical theory. At home with the vampire critical concepts in literary and cultural studies fred botting, dale townshend on.
Edward said, homi bhabha, and gayatri chakravorty spivak 278 how to interpret. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The history offers a detailed focus on some of the eras great critical figures, such as saintebeuve, hippolyte taine and matthew arnold, and includes essays devoted to the connections of literary criticism with other disciplines in science, the arts and biblical studies. Or a written study, evaluation and interpretation of a work of literature.
Critical theory a reader for literary and cultural studies robert dale parker. Postfeminist gothic critical interventions in contemporary. Jun 28, 2016 an informed analysis and evaluation of a piece of literature. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies 1s. This is followed by a consideration of the main issues or problems in recent discussions of the gothic s thematic and structural dimensions. Critical theory for literary and cultural studies full online. The goto guide for students of literary theory and criticism. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies crc press book the academic study of folklore is a worldwide, interdisciplinary field spanning the humanities and the social sciences. The most gothic version of revenge in gothic literature is the idea that it can be a guiding force in the revenance of the dead.
Brown, marshall 2004 a philosophical view of the gothic novel in fred botting and dale townshend eds gothic. Its origin is attributed to english author horace walpole, with his 1764 novel the castle of otranto, subtitled in its second edition a gothic story. It is very much tied to nationalism and national identity and for this reason it has often been the smaller countries that have led the way in terms. An informed analysis and evaluation of a piece of literature. At the heart of the gothic text is the tension provided by the possible violation of innocence the concept of virtue in distress robert kidd east vs west and xenophobia in dracula in crossing the borders between east and west he undoes cultural distinctions between civilisation and barbarity, reason and irrationality, home and abroad.
This chapter first states the usefulness of bakhtins theory of dialogism for an understanding of the structure of the gothic, which is often considered to be an inferior genre because of its lack of structural andor thematic unity. For that reason, literary analyses are written using third person pronouns. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies 9780415251129. This radical, new book brings together the key concepts, issues and debates in critical and cultural theory today. Glossary of literary gothic terms resources for the study. Revenge can take many forms, such as harm to body, harm to loved ones, and harm to family. Arising from the social turmoil of the 1960s, cultural studies is an academic discipline which combines political economy, communication, sociology, social theory, literary theory, media theory, film studies, cultural anthropology, philosophy, art history criticism etc.
The routledge dictionary of literary terms edited by peter childs and roger fowler. Critical thinking apply relevant concepts to examine information about gothic fiction in a different light information recall access the knowledge youve gained regarding gothic authors. In addition to books on authors timothy findley and christina stead, she has published the co. Key concepts in the gothic provides a onestop resource which details and defines, in accessible language, those contexts essential for the study of the gothic in all periods and media.
Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies 9780415316576. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies edited by michael oneill and mark sandy contents acknowledgements preface volume. Gothic fiction, which is largely known by the subgenre of gothic horror, is a genre or mode of literature and film that combines fiction and horror, death, and at times romance. A companion to literary theory wiley online library. The book as a cultural artifact is irrelevant to cultural studies. A journal in glbtq worldmaking, the journal of bisexuality, meridians, signs, tsq. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies. The essay argues takes up terry castles suggestion in the apparitional lesbian that same sex relations and intensities were represented in spectral form through narratives of the ghostly in cultural moments prior to the formulation and circulation. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Gothic architecture is now generally recognized as one of the greatest creations of western civilization. Gothic novel frankenstein, and since the birth of her infamous monster. Romanticism is, and always has been, one of the most hotly contested terms in literary and cultural history. You will be introduced to theoretical and critical material, addressing key issues about literature and culture such as.
Along the way, well consider the history of english as a distinct academic discipline and the evolution of critical theory in the 20th century and beyond. Beginnings peter barry beginning theory has been helping students navigate through the thickets of literary and cultural theory for well over a decade now. An essential quickreference book for students of gothic literature, theatre and literary theory. Literary studies journals humanities journals wiki fandom. Volume 2 of critical concepts in literary and cultural studies, dale townshend, isbn 0415251125, 9780415251129 volume 2 of gothic, dale townshend, isbn 0415251125, 9780415251129 volume 2 of gothic. Transgender studies quarterly, womens studies, women. Helen stoddart graduated from glasgow university with an m. The literary criticism is a concept, formed on the basis of critical analysis and primarily estimates the value and merit of literary works for the presence or quality of certain parameters of literary characteristics. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies 1 by botting, fred, townshead, dale isbn. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies, nineteenth century gothic 2004, edited by fred botting and gale townshend, which opens with an essay about the concept. She has published on postcolonial cultural and literary studies and how communities are adjusting to globalizing processes.
Throughout, textlinks connect related material across chapters, enabling the reader to pursue their own line of disciplinary or cross. A reader for literary and cultural studies, edited by robert dale parker, presents a provocative mix of. The goto guide for students of literary theory and criticism key concepts in literary theory presents the student of literary and critical studies. In the last two decades criticism of gothic fiction has been transformed from a scholarly backwater, interesting itself in literary curiosities, to a wave of wideranging critical investigations collectively convinced of the significance, scope and centrality of the genre.
The current state of the discipline of literary studies is one where there is. Many of the writers now described as romantic refused to be defined by the word. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Critical concepts in literary and cultural studies 1st edition. Critical theory robert dale parker oxford university press. Aimed at scholars seeking criticism as well as general readers pursuing an introduction to gothic studies, this resource presents some 50 authors, with one entry also covering chapbooks, bluebooks. Offering a refreshing combination of accessibility and intellectual rigor, how to interpret literature. University of glasgow schools school of critical studies. Women are often curious and have a tendency to swoon, while men storm and rage in reflection of unseen inner torments. Cultural studies by nasrullah mambrol on november 23, 2016 5. Narrative theory critical concepts in literary and cultural studies other titles in this series. How to interpret literature is ideal as a standalone text or in conjunction with an anthology of primary readings such as robert dale parkers critical theory. This module introduces you to key critical concepts in literary studies and asks how those concepts may be applied to the study of less canonical forms of writing and other media.
Consequently, they have provided a rich and often complex source for critics both in the identification and definition of types of writing and in the reassessment of canons, traditions and. Each chapter presents a selfcontained analysis of each concept as well providing a range of discussion questions and further reading. This chapter first states the usefulness of bakhtins theory of dialogism for an understanding of the structure of the gothic, which is often considered to be an inferior genre because of its lack of structural and or thematic unity. Gothic texts, tropes and themes have appeared in different forms and relationships across more than two hundred years of literary and cultural history.
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