The Gothic and the Everyday aims to regenerate interest in the Gothic within the experiential contexts of history, folklore, and tradition. By using the term 'living', this book recalls a collection of experiences that constructs the everyday in its social, cultural, and imaginary incarnations
L. Piatti-Farnell
Gothic Culture History Folklore Legend Lived Experience culture fiction Framing identity memory Nation Tradition
“The Gothic and the Everyday: Living Gothic is one of many fascinating books in the Palgrave Gothic series, which aims to show the many interrelated cultural aspects of the genre. … The Gothic and the Everyday: Living Gothic is a useful text for anyone interested in the Gothic, whether as an academic subject or an influential force. … it will appeal to anyone who is interested in the intersection between folklore and the Gothic.” (Nadia van der Westhuizen, Folklore, Vol. 127 (3), 2016)