Author: Foxglove Lee
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 1005363951
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’re up all night to get spooky with three unforgettable ghost stories. In these hair-raising tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with life-changing results. Get ready for a fright with three haunting tales from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! In Ghost Cat, Jonathan was never a fan of his boyfriend's pet. The feeling was more than mutual. When the old girl dies, Jonathan and Ben can’t pay for her ashes to be returned in a brushed pewter urn. Is that why Bella returns to haunt Jonathan's apartment? Can the guys lay Bella's spirit to rest before the ghost cat brings someone to an early grave? When newly-separated Marie moves in with her parents in our second story, Death Bed, her childhood room becomes the scene of strange occurrences. As a child, her sister warned her not to let her arm hang over the side of the bed as she slept. A monster would drag her down to hell. Who knew her sister might be right? Our final story, Ghost Road, finds Margo and her girlfriend in a broken-down car on a deserted gravel road. When she marches into the forest to find a cell signal, the last thing she expects to come upon is a her ruggedly handsome ex-boyfriend setting up camp. But a shadow figure haunts the woods, and it’s got its sights set on the pair. Will Margo make it out alive? Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Queer Ghost Stories Volume Six
Author: Foxglove Lee
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 1005363951
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’re up all night to get spooky with three unforgettable ghost stories. In these hair-raising tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with life-changing results. Get ready for a fright with three haunting tales from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! In Ghost Cat, Jonathan was never a fan of his boyfriend's pet. The feeling was more than mutual. When the old girl dies, Jonathan and Ben can’t pay for her ashes to be returned in a brushed pewter urn. Is that why Bella returns to haunt Jonathan's apartment? Can the guys lay Bella's spirit to rest before the ghost cat brings someone to an early grave? When newly-separated Marie moves in with her parents in our second story, Death Bed, her childhood room becomes the scene of strange occurrences. As a child, her sister warned her not to let her arm hang over the side of the bed as she slept. A monster would drag her down to hell. Who knew her sister might be right? Our final story, Ghost Road, finds Margo and her girlfriend in a broken-down car on a deserted gravel road. When she marches into the forest to find a cell signal, the last thing she expects to come upon is a her ruggedly handsome ex-boyfriend setting up camp. But a shadow figure haunts the woods, and it’s got its sights set on the pair. Will Margo make it out alive? Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 1005363951
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’re up all night to get spooky with three unforgettable ghost stories. In these hair-raising tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with life-changing results. Get ready for a fright with three haunting tales from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! In Ghost Cat, Jonathan was never a fan of his boyfriend's pet. The feeling was more than mutual. When the old girl dies, Jonathan and Ben can’t pay for her ashes to be returned in a brushed pewter urn. Is that why Bella returns to haunt Jonathan's apartment? Can the guys lay Bella's spirit to rest before the ghost cat brings someone to an early grave? When newly-separated Marie moves in with her parents in our second story, Death Bed, her childhood room becomes the scene of strange occurrences. As a child, her sister warned her not to let her arm hang over the side of the bed as she slept. A monster would drag her down to hell. Who knew her sister might be right? Our final story, Ghost Road, finds Margo and her girlfriend in a broken-down car on a deserted gravel road. When she marches into the forest to find a cell signal, the last thing she expects to come upon is a her ruggedly handsome ex-boyfriend setting up camp. But a shadow figure haunts the woods, and it’s got its sights set on the pair. Will Margo make it out alive? Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Queer Ghost Stories Volume Seven
Author: Foxglove Lee
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’re up all night to get spooky with three unforgettable ghost stories. In these hair-raising tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with life-changing results. Get ready for a fright with four haunting tales from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! In Campfire Ghost, Theresa is an imaginative young girl spending an ordinary day alone at her family's idyllic lakeside cottage. Enter Hailey, a spirited new companion whose family has rented a cottage nearby. As Theresa and Hailey's friendship blossoms, a chilling puzzle unfolds, leading to a hair-raising revelation that will leave you spellbound. When Aaron and Craig arrive home from vacation in Murder House, they're shocked to discover that a gruesome killing has taken place in their quaint small town. The couple is desperate to find out all the details, but when domestic discord rears its ugly head, Aaron's frustration propels him into the night. Is it mere coincidence that he ends up at the murder house, or is a sinister force at play? In Demon Wings, a grotesque creature lives in Taylor's bed. There's no hope getting rid of him. Every night, he wraps his wings around her, providing a strange comfort she can't find anywhere else. But when Taylor meets a beautiful girl while buying ramen, she starts to see a path out of despair. What will happen if Alyssia discovers her dark supernatural secret? Our final tale is Who's That Girl?, wherein Ness discovers the blood-curdling terror of encountering her own doppelganger. It's supposed to be a happy time. She and her wife are about to welcome their first child into the world. So why is Ness being followed by a mysterious entity who looks just like her? Delve into four tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’re up all night to get spooky with three unforgettable ghost stories. In these hair-raising tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with life-changing results. Get ready for a fright with four haunting tales from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! In Campfire Ghost, Theresa is an imaginative young girl spending an ordinary day alone at her family's idyllic lakeside cottage. Enter Hailey, a spirited new companion whose family has rented a cottage nearby. As Theresa and Hailey's friendship blossoms, a chilling puzzle unfolds, leading to a hair-raising revelation that will leave you spellbound. When Aaron and Craig arrive home from vacation in Murder House, they're shocked to discover that a gruesome killing has taken place in their quaint small town. The couple is desperate to find out all the details, but when domestic discord rears its ugly head, Aaron's frustration propels him into the night. Is it mere coincidence that he ends up at the murder house, or is a sinister force at play? In Demon Wings, a grotesque creature lives in Taylor's bed. There's no hope getting rid of him. Every night, he wraps his wings around her, providing a strange comfort she can't find anywhere else. But when Taylor meets a beautiful girl while buying ramen, she starts to see a path out of despair. What will happen if Alyssia discovers her dark supernatural secret? Our final tale is Who's That Girl?, wherein Ness discovers the blood-curdling terror of encountering her own doppelganger. It's supposed to be a happy time. She and her wife are about to welcome their first child into the world. So why is Ness being followed by a mysterious entity who looks just like her? Delve into four tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Queer Ghost Stories Volume One
Author: Foxglove Lee
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 1370078501
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-chilling ghost stories! Throughout four tales of the paranormal, queer characters meet with fates beyond their wildest imaginings as they are confronted by spirits from all walks of life… with shocking results. In THE WITCH OF THE WINTER WOODS, Nicole couldn’t be more nervous about meeting her girlfriend’s parents this Christmas. On her way to their house in rural Maryland, she nearly collides with a barefoot old woman standing in the road. Strange things happen: a chase through the snow, a stone cottage in the woods, a raging fire. Will Nicole make it out alive? Tucker and his boyfriend are the best in their field in THE FUTURE IS DEADLY. They organize estate sales, using their keen eyes and marketing know-how to earn big bucks for their clients. But when they’re hired to clear out a mysterious gothic manor house, Tucker discovers a set of vintage sunglasses. Through their shaded lenses, he sees a murder that has yet to take place. What lengths will he go to in order to keep the victim safe? What could follow in our series of supernatural stories? Why, it’s GHOST RADIO, the tale of a transgender teen spending the summer with her cousin. When the pair finds a mysterious radio in a dilapidated shack in the woods, Emily can’t get enough of the music it plays. There are tales, in town, of a ghostly DJ who draws teens to their deaths. Could Emily be next on his list? In GHOST GALLERY, Xan has just landed his dream job at a prestigious art gallery. There’s only one problem: the place is haunted. When Xan stays late to meet his favourite transgender artist, will he come face to face with an apparition from another time? And, if he does, can he finally solve the mystery of the gallery ghost? Dive into four tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee.
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 1370078501
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-chilling ghost stories! Throughout four tales of the paranormal, queer characters meet with fates beyond their wildest imaginings as they are confronted by spirits from all walks of life… with shocking results. In THE WITCH OF THE WINTER WOODS, Nicole couldn’t be more nervous about meeting her girlfriend’s parents this Christmas. On her way to their house in rural Maryland, she nearly collides with a barefoot old woman standing in the road. Strange things happen: a chase through the snow, a stone cottage in the woods, a raging fire. Will Nicole make it out alive? Tucker and his boyfriend are the best in their field in THE FUTURE IS DEADLY. They organize estate sales, using their keen eyes and marketing know-how to earn big bucks for their clients. But when they’re hired to clear out a mysterious gothic manor house, Tucker discovers a set of vintage sunglasses. Through their shaded lenses, he sees a murder that has yet to take place. What lengths will he go to in order to keep the victim safe? What could follow in our series of supernatural stories? Why, it’s GHOST RADIO, the tale of a transgender teen spending the summer with her cousin. When the pair finds a mysterious radio in a dilapidated shack in the woods, Emily can’t get enough of the music it plays. There are tales, in town, of a ghostly DJ who draws teens to their deaths. Could Emily be next on his list? In GHOST GALLERY, Xan has just landed his dream job at a prestigious art gallery. There’s only one problem: the place is haunted. When Xan stays late to meet his favourite transgender artist, will he come face to face with an apparition from another time? And, if he does, can he finally solve the mystery of the gallery ghost? Dive into four tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee.
Queer Ghost Stories Volume Five
Author: Foxglove Lee
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 1005079943
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-tingling ghost stories! In these three tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with blood-curdling results! Get ready for a fright with three stories from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! In our first story, Valentine’s Haunting, Steven and Omar book a romantic weekend getaway for Valentine’s Day. Not only is their hotel room haunted, but it’s haunted by a ghost who shows up only one night per year. Who is this terrifying spirit haunting the inn? And is he powerful enough to put the couple’s lives in danger? When Wednesday’s grandmother dies, she inherits a mysterious curse that’s been passed down through the family for generations. In our second story, Deal with the Devil, Wednesday is threatened by a supernatural creature everywhere she goes. Is there anything she can do to end the terror, or is her soul forever bound by a contract with the devil? My life wasn't in great shape when I showed up at my parents' farmhouse. As I arrived, they were leaving on a world tour I knew nothing about. In my story, Lonesome Spirits, I’m alone and friendless in a town that doesn't know my name. I've got nobody to talk to except the ghosts who haunt this place, and I'm starting to think their intentions aren't exactly friendly. Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 1005079943
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-tingling ghost stories! In these three tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with blood-curdling results! Get ready for a fright with three stories from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! In our first story, Valentine’s Haunting, Steven and Omar book a romantic weekend getaway for Valentine’s Day. Not only is their hotel room haunted, but it’s haunted by a ghost who shows up only one night per year. Who is this terrifying spirit haunting the inn? And is he powerful enough to put the couple’s lives in danger? When Wednesday’s grandmother dies, she inherits a mysterious curse that’s been passed down through the family for generations. In our second story, Deal with the Devil, Wednesday is threatened by a supernatural creature everywhere she goes. Is there anything she can do to end the terror, or is her soul forever bound by a contract with the devil? My life wasn't in great shape when I showed up at my parents' farmhouse. As I arrived, they were leaving on a world tour I knew nothing about. In my story, Lonesome Spirits, I’m alone and friendless in a town that doesn't know my name. I've got nobody to talk to except the ghosts who haunt this place, and I'm starting to think their intentions aren't exactly friendly. Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Queer Ghost Stories Volume Three
Author: Foxglove Lee
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 0463242645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-chilling ghost stories! In these three tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with blood-curdling results! Get ready for a fright with three stories from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! Alisha never asked to be a sensitive, but when her nightmares coincide with strange goings-on in her building, she must take action. The victim of a brutal killing keeps coming to her in terrifying dreams. The night terrors won't stop until the murder is brought to light in our first story, Nightmare Heights. Our second haunting tale, Spooky Little Girl Like You, sees a young girl’s obsession turn terrifying after her tragic death is witnessed by everyone at summer camp. All Melinda wanted in life was Zachary’s undivided attention. Didn’t matter to her that he was five years older or that he was her camp counsellor or even that he was gay. She wanted to be with him always. Now, in death, will she get her wish? When you’re twenty-one years old, you don’t expect your closest friend to be in her nineties, but housemates Sindara and Eloise from our third story, Off with the Fairies, have more in common than they ever would have guessed. Sindara hears voices in the basement. She feels like she’s being watched by unseen eyes. Is their house haunted… and are they in serious danger? Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 0463242645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-chilling ghost stories! In these three tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with blood-curdling results! Get ready for a fright with three stories from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! Alisha never asked to be a sensitive, but when her nightmares coincide with strange goings-on in her building, she must take action. The victim of a brutal killing keeps coming to her in terrifying dreams. The night terrors won't stop until the murder is brought to light in our first story, Nightmare Heights. Our second haunting tale, Spooky Little Girl Like You, sees a young girl’s obsession turn terrifying after her tragic death is witnessed by everyone at summer camp. All Melinda wanted in life was Zachary’s undivided attention. Didn’t matter to her that he was five years older or that he was her camp counsellor or even that he was gay. She wanted to be with him always. Now, in death, will she get her wish? When you’re twenty-one years old, you don’t expect your closest friend to be in her nineties, but housemates Sindara and Eloise from our third story, Off with the Fairies, have more in common than they ever would have guessed. Sindara hears voices in the basement. She feels like she’s being watched by unseen eyes. Is their house haunted… and are they in serious danger? Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Queer Ghost Stories Volume Two
Author: Foxglove Lee
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 0463462955
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-chilling ghost stories! In these three tales of the paranormal, trans, lesbian, bisexual, non-binary and gay characters encounter the supernatural… with blood-curdling results! Get ready for a fright with three stories from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! If moths could kill… In our first story, The Moths, Shay knows her girlfriend Olivia won’t take it well when she finds out an old flame has died. All these years later, he still holds a sordid but special place in her heart. When Olivia pulls his moth-eaten sweater from the back of her closet, she feels the past close at hand. But closer still are the moths. They swarm and surround her, quickly taking over her bedroom… but will they take her very life? “Transgender Psychic Fights for Ghost Rights!” When a local tabloid gets its grubby paws on Whitney’s story, in Underground Spirit, she doesn’t know what to do. Is she trans? Sure, and a lawyer to boot. But is she also psychic? Not really. Except that the ghost of a girl who died in a gruesome escalator accident has been following her around town. When a handsome banker comes to the young lawyer’s rescue, can they figure out why this dead girl won’t leave Whitney alone? Or will the terror never end? In Ghost Phone, Braden has never had much in common with his stepfather, but that changes when he buys an antique telephone for Father’s Day. The old phone is haunted! Every night, it rings like clockwork. And who is on the line? A ghostly woman who says only, “Operator! Help! My son!” Can Braden and Leon figure out who this ghost woman was in life? And can they help her find peace in the great beyond? Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
ISBN: 0463462955
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-chilling ghost stories! In these three tales of the paranormal, trans, lesbian, bisexual, non-binary and gay characters encounter the supernatural… with blood-curdling results! Get ready for a fright with three stories from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! If moths could kill… In our first story, The Moths, Shay knows her girlfriend Olivia won’t take it well when she finds out an old flame has died. All these years later, he still holds a sordid but special place in her heart. When Olivia pulls his moth-eaten sweater from the back of her closet, she feels the past close at hand. But closer still are the moths. They swarm and surround her, quickly taking over her bedroom… but will they take her very life? “Transgender Psychic Fights for Ghost Rights!” When a local tabloid gets its grubby paws on Whitney’s story, in Underground Spirit, she doesn’t know what to do. Is she trans? Sure, and a lawyer to boot. But is she also psychic? Not really. Except that the ghost of a girl who died in a gruesome escalator accident has been following her around town. When a handsome banker comes to the young lawyer’s rescue, can they figure out why this dead girl won’t leave Whitney alone? Or will the terror never end? In Ghost Phone, Braden has never had much in common with his stepfather, but that changes when he buys an antique telephone for Father’s Day. The old phone is haunted! Every night, it rings like clockwork. And who is on the line? A ghostly woman who says only, “Operator! Help! My son!” Can Braden and Leon figure out who this ghost woman was in life? And can they help her find peace in the great beyond? Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!
Queer Ghost Stories Volume Six
Author: Foxglove Lee
Publisher: Queer Ghost Stories
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Queer Ghost Stories
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Queer Hauntings
Author: Ken Summers
Publisher: Lethe Press
ISBN: 1590212398
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Queer Hauntings: True Tales of Gay and Lesbian Ghosts is a collection of eerie locales worldwide with a queer bent, combining historical fact and unearthly encounters from across the United States, as well as around the globe. From haunted bars in New Orleans to a haunted theater in London, this guide encompasses the other side of the supernatural. The stories range from the serious, from brutal murders in rural Georgia, to the light-hearted, including the male spirit who enjoys unzipping men's trousers at a British pub. Ghosts of legendary celebrities intermingle with ordinary individuals. Along with these queer spirits are many businesses, either gay-owned or catering to a gay/lesbian clientele, experiencing hauntings. Clubs and bars hide more than shy young lovers in their darkened corners. Countless bed and breakfasts have otherworldly guests staying the night. Behind the shadows and doors of societal homophobia hide find pink phantoms and lavender apparitions in cities and towns spread across the globe.
Publisher: Lethe Press
ISBN: 1590212398
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Queer Hauntings: True Tales of Gay and Lesbian Ghosts is a collection of eerie locales worldwide with a queer bent, combining historical fact and unearthly encounters from across the United States, as well as around the globe. From haunted bars in New Orleans to a haunted theater in London, this guide encompasses the other side of the supernatural. The stories range from the serious, from brutal murders in rural Georgia, to the light-hearted, including the male spirit who enjoys unzipping men's trousers at a British pub. Ghosts of legendary celebrities intermingle with ordinary individuals. Along with these queer spirits are many businesses, either gay-owned or catering to a gay/lesbian clientele, experiencing hauntings. Clubs and bars hide more than shy young lovers in their darkened corners. Countless bed and breakfasts have otherworldly guests staying the night. Behind the shadows and doors of societal homophobia hide find pink phantoms and lavender apparitions in cities and towns spread across the globe.
The Encyclopedia of the Gothic, 2 Volume Set
Author: William Hughes
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119064600
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 887
Book Description
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE GOTHIC “Well written and interesting [it is] a testament to the breadth and depth of knowledge about its central subject among the more than 130 contributing writers, and also among the three editors, each of whom is a significant figure in the field of gothic studies … A reference work that’s firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area.” New York Journal of Books “A substantial achievement.” Reference Reviews Comprehensive and wide-ranging, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic brings together over 200 newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars writing on all aspects of the Gothic as it is currently taught and researched, along with challenging insights into the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture. The A-Z entries provide comprehensive coverage of relevant authors, national traditions, critical developments, and notable texts that continue to define, shape, and inform the genre. The volume’s approach is truly interdisciplinary, with essays by specialist international contributors whose expertise extends beyond Gothic literature to film, music, drama, art, and architecture. From Angels and American Gothic to Wilde and Witchcraft, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic is the definitive reference guide to all aspects of this strange and wondrous genre. The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Literature is a comprehensive, scholarly, authoritative, and critical overview of literature and theory comprising individual titles covering key literary genres, periods, and sub-disciplines. Available both in print and online, this groundbreaking resource provides students, teachers, and researchers with cutting-edge scholarship in literature and literary studies.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119064600
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 887
Book Description
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE GOTHIC “Well written and interesting [it is] a testament to the breadth and depth of knowledge about its central subject among the more than 130 contributing writers, and also among the three editors, each of whom is a significant figure in the field of gothic studies … A reference work that’s firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area.” New York Journal of Books “A substantial achievement.” Reference Reviews Comprehensive and wide-ranging, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic brings together over 200 newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars writing on all aspects of the Gothic as it is currently taught and researched, along with challenging insights into the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture. The A-Z entries provide comprehensive coverage of relevant authors, national traditions, critical developments, and notable texts that continue to define, shape, and inform the genre. The volume’s approach is truly interdisciplinary, with essays by specialist international contributors whose expertise extends beyond Gothic literature to film, music, drama, art, and architecture. From Angels and American Gothic to Wilde and Witchcraft, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic is the definitive reference guide to all aspects of this strange and wondrous genre. The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Literature is a comprehensive, scholarly, authoritative, and critical overview of literature and theory comprising individual titles covering key literary genres, periods, and sub-disciplines. Available both in print and online, this groundbreaking resource provides students, teachers, and researchers with cutting-edge scholarship in literature and literary studies.
The Reception of Classical German Literature in England, 1760-1860, Volume 6
Author: John Boening
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000765873
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
The extensive scope of this collection means that this documentary record of the reception of German literature in England is a valuable scholarly resource. One of the most important features of British literary and intellectual history over the past 250 years is the influence of German literature. From the second half of the 18th Century, through the first decades of the 19th, German books and ideas attracted, then gained the attention of a nation. Despite the acknowledged importance of the influence on writers such as Coleridge and Carlyle the subject, though often alluded to, was rarely studied. This collection provides a guidebook through the masses of periodical and allows the English side of the Anglo-German literary relationship to be explored in detail. In order to make the collection useful to scholars with a wide range of interest, it has been divided into three parts: Part 1 is a chronological presentation of commentary on German literature in general. It also contains collective reviews of multiple German authors, notices of important anthologies and reactions to influential works about Germany and its culture. Part 2 collects reviews of 18th Century individual German authors and Part 3 is devoted to the English reception of Goethe and Schiller. Parts 2 & 3 contain cross-references to the collective reviews of Part 1. Containing over 200 British serials and articles and reviews from all the major English literary periodicals, the collection also includes a broad sampling of opinion from the more general magazines, including some popular religious publications.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000765873
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
The extensive scope of this collection means that this documentary record of the reception of German literature in England is a valuable scholarly resource. One of the most important features of British literary and intellectual history over the past 250 years is the influence of German literature. From the second half of the 18th Century, through the first decades of the 19th, German books and ideas attracted, then gained the attention of a nation. Despite the acknowledged importance of the influence on writers such as Coleridge and Carlyle the subject, though often alluded to, was rarely studied. This collection provides a guidebook through the masses of periodical and allows the English side of the Anglo-German literary relationship to be explored in detail. In order to make the collection useful to scholars with a wide range of interest, it has been divided into three parts: Part 1 is a chronological presentation of commentary on German literature in general. It also contains collective reviews of multiple German authors, notices of important anthologies and reactions to influential works about Germany and its culture. Part 2 collects reviews of 18th Century individual German authors and Part 3 is devoted to the English reception of Goethe and Schiller. Parts 2 & 3 contain cross-references to the collective reviews of Part 1. Containing over 200 British serials and articles and reviews from all the major English literary periodicals, the collection also includes a broad sampling of opinion from the more general magazines, including some popular religious publications.