Ghosts have long been connected with the Gothic, but until now there has not been a book dedicated to the subject. This collection examines ghostly presences (and absences) in both classic and lesser-known Gothic texts from the beginning of the genre to the present in a global context. Arguing that the undead, in the form of ghosts, are intrinsic to the Gothic mode, essays in the collection question the place of manifested spirits. The Gothic has always been 'political', and essays in this collection examine some of the most relevant issues facing us today: from the destruction of the natural environment, to questions of 'freedom', to gender politics.

About the Author

Ruth Heholt is Professor of Literature and Culture at Falmouth University
Joanne Ella Parsons is Senior Lecturer in English and Writing at Falmouth University

Book Information
ISBN 9781526181923
Author Ruth Heholt
Format Hardback
Page Count 360
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publisher Manchester University Press
Weight(grams) 564g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 21mm