Demons Of The Body And Mind: Essays On Disability In Gothic Literature

By: Ruth Bienstock Anolik

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Synopsis: The Gothic mode, typically preoccupied by questions of difference and otherness, consistently imagines the Other as a source of grotesque horror. The sixteen critical essays in this collection examine the ways in which those suffering from mental and physical ailments are refigured as Other, and how they are imagined to be monstrous. Together, the essays highlight the Gothic inclination to represent all ailments as visibly monstrous, even those, such as mental illness, which were invisible. Paradoxically, the Other also becomes a pitiful figure, often evoking empathy. This exploration of illness and disability represents a strong addition to Gothic studies.

Book Quality:: Excellent
ISBN-13:: 9780786433223
Publisher:: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Date of Addition:: 07/04/17
Copyrighted By:: Ruth Bienstock Anolik
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Horror, Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Belinda Wassell
Proofread By:: N/A
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.