Introduction
American Gothic:1798-1900
H.P. Lovecraft
Richard Matheson
Stephen King
Conclusion
Works Cited
Works Consulted
Shows how 20th-century Gothic fiction has used science and technology as its primary sources of destabilization and, in doing so, has mirrored the development of these areas over the past century.
David A. Oakes is Instructor of English at South Texas Community College and has previously published in such journals as Lovecraft Studies, Studies in Weird Fiction, and Extrapolation.
?[C]lear and accessible style....This volume will be particularly
useful to undergraduates and faculty in the study of US popular
culture.?-Choice
?Broderick actively extends the boundaries of science fication
critical theory. It's risk well worth taking, and Transrealist
Fiction should be read by anyone interested in closely reasoned,
cutting-edge criticism.?-SFRA Review
?Oake's thought-poking conclusion raises a number of issues that
may, at the very least, provide the basis for further inquiry into
the complex relationships among science, technology, and the Gothic
tradition.?-Science Fiction Studies
?This is a very impressive effort. Oak's academic style is
poignant, giving the reader salient points to ponder without the
muddled phraseology that often marks works of
scholarship.?-Readings
?Through his carefully detailed analysis of specific texts, Oaks
provides a wealth of information to prove his point. His choice of
Lovecraft, Matheson, and King demonstrates not only three
dramatically differing styles, but three phases in the development
in the twentieth-century Gothic tale. Lovecraft represents the
beginning third of the century, Matheson, its middle, and King
rounds out the end. Oaks also utilizes excerpts from key works to
highlight his discussions. This is a very impressive effort. Oak's
academic style is poignant, giving the reader salient points to
ponder without the muddled phraseology that often marks works of
scholarship.?-Extrapolation
"ÝC¨lear and accessible style....This volume will be particularly
useful to undergraduates and faculty in the study of US popular
culture."-Choice
"[C]lear and accessible style....This volume will be particularly
useful to undergraduates and faculty in the study of US popular
culture."-Choice
"Broderick actively extends the boundaries of science fication
critical theory. It's risk well worth taking, and Transrealist
Fiction should be read by anyone interested in closely reasoned,
cutting-edge criticism."-SFRA Review
"Oake's thought-poking conclusion raises a number of issues that
may, at the very least, provide the basis for further inquiry into
the complex relationships among science, technology, and the Gothic
tradition."-Science Fiction Studies
"This is a very impressive effort. Oak's academic style is
poignant, giving the reader salient points to ponder without the
muddled phraseology that often marks works of
scholarship."-Readings
"Through his carefully detailed analysis of specific texts, Oaks
provides a wealth of information to prove his point. His choice of
Lovecraft, Matheson, and King demonstrates not only three
dramatically differing styles, but three phases in the development
in the twentieth-century Gothic tale. Lovecraft represents the
beginning third of the century, Matheson, its middle, and King
rounds out the end. Oaks also utilizes excerpts from key works to
highlight his discussions. This is a very impressive effort. Oak's
academic style is poignant, giving the reader salient points to
ponder without the muddled phraseology that often marks works of
scholarship."-Extrapolation
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