Horrifying sex : essays on sexual difference in Gothic literature /

"The first three sections of this collection of essays refer to popular as well as marginalized Gothic texts to portray the three prototypes of sexual deviance. The fourth section covers literary works that celebrate sexual difference and question the idea that the sexually deviant is socially...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Anolik, Ruth Bienstock, 1952-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2007]
Subjects:	English literature > 19th century > History and criticism. Sex differences (Psychology) in literature. English literature > 20th century > History and criticism. American literature > 19th century > History and criticism. American literature > 20th century > History and criticism. Horror tales, English > History and criticism. Horror tales, American > History and criticism. Gothic revival (Literature) > Great Britain. Gothic revival (Literature) > United States. Sex role in literature.
Online Access:	Table of contents only

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Summary:	"The first three sections of this collection of essays refer to popular as well as marginalized Gothic texts to portray the three prototypes of sexual deviance. The fourth section covers literary works that celebrate sexual difference and question the idea that the sexually deviant is socially Other"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	viii, 268 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780786430147 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0786430141 (pbk. : alk. paper)