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The Rise of Supernatural Fiction, 1762–1800

About The Rise of Supernatural Fiction, 1762–1800

This book questions the historical reasons for the improbable popularity of supernatural fiction in the Age of Enlightenment, examining Gothic novels in the context of contemporary theatrical ghosts, and drawing out the connection between fictions of the supernatural and the growth of consumerism.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521664585
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 240
  • Published:
  • August 27, 1999
  • Dimensions:
  • 153x230x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 368 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: November 17, 2024

Description of The Rise of Supernatural Fiction, 1762–1800

This book questions the historical reasons for the improbable popularity of supernatural fiction in the Age of Enlightenment, examining Gothic novels in the context of contemporary theatrical ghosts, and drawing out the connection between fictions of the supernatural and the growth of consumerism.

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