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The first multi-disciplinary scholarly consideration of the Victorian Gothic These 14 chapters, each written by an acknowledged expert in the field, provide an invaluable insight into the complex and various Gothic forms of the nineteenth century. Covering a range of diverse contexts, the chapters focus on science, medicine, Queer theory, imperialism, nationalism, and gender. Together with further chapters on the ghost story, realism, the fin de siecle, pulp fictions, sensation fiction, and the Victorian way of death, the Companion provides the most complete overview of the Victorian Gothic to date.The book is an essential resource for students and scholars working on the Gothic, Victorian literature and culture, and critical theory.Key Features*First multi-authored thorough exploration of the Victorian Gothic*Original research in all chapters*Sets the agenda for future scholarship in the field*Pedagogically awareKey WordsVictorian, Gothic, Science, Gender, Nationalism, Death, Supernatural, Ghost, Death

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This collection of essays should be a 'must' for those whose interests focus on the late Victorian cultural world, as it is observed through the lense of the Gothic. In private or in academic and public libraries, this book will doubtless enjoy a long shelf life.--Benjamin F. Fisher, University of Mississippi Very professionally edited by two world leaders in Gothic studies, this collection offers well-written, sharply documented, and ""heart of the matter"" accounts by experts on each significant realm of the Victorian Gothic, along with an excellent bibliography of further readings. It is therefore a highly valuable book for students of the Gothic world-wide.--Jerrold E. Hogle, The University of Arizona

"This collection of essays should be a 'must' for those whose interests focus on the late Victorian cultural world, as it is observed through the lense of the Gothic. In private or in academic and public libraries, this book will doubtless enjoy a long shelf life.--Benjamin F. Fisher, University of Mississippi Very professionally edited by two world leaders in Gothic studies, this collection offers well-written, sharply documented, and ""heart of the matter"" accounts by experts on each significant realm of the Victorian Gothic, along with an excellent bibliography of further readings. It is therefore a highly valuable book for students of the Gothic world-wide.--Jerrold E. Hogle, The University of Arizona"

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Andrew Smith is Reader in 19th Century English Literature at the University of Sheffield. William Hughes is Professor of Gothic Studies at Bath Spa University.

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