The Gothic: A Very Short Introduction by Nick Groom

The Gothic: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions

Nick Groom

163 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

nonfiction art history challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Gothic is wildly diverse. It can refer to ecclesiastical architecture, supernatural fiction, cult horror films, and a distinctive style of rock music. It has influenced political theorists and social reformers, as well as Victorian home décor ...

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Moods

informative 90%
challenging 36%
dark 27%
mysterious 9%
reflective 9%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

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3.38

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