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WTTE Ep 58 Origins of the Gothic
March 31, 2022February 14, 2024 Conor18th Century Literature, Horror, Supernatural

Ep 58: The Origins of the Gothic

What does the word “Gothic” mean to you? Gothic cathedrals and castles? Gothic fiction? Teenage goths dressed in black? Horror and the supernatural? This episode explores the origins of the gothic and one man’s lasting influence on this most important of genres. Guest Prof Dale Townshend is Professor of Gothic read more…

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