The Tale of Terror: A Study of the Gothic Romance

Name: The Tale of Terror: A Study of the Gothic Romance
Author: Edith Birkhead

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 27 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Explore the eerie evolution of supernatural fiction from Gothic Romance origins to the chilling artistry of American masters like Hawthorne and Poe, uncovering the blend of medieval marvels and modern suspense that defines the tale of terror.

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