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Anthem Studies in Gothic Literature Ser.: Swedish Gothic : Landscapes of Untamed Nature by Yvonne Leffler (2022, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAnthem Press
ISBN-101839980338
ISBN-139781839980336
eBay Product ID (ePID)12050401100
Product Key Features
Number of Pages90 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSwedish Gothic : Landscapes of Untamed Nature
SubjectEuropean / General, General, Gothic & Romance
Publication Year2022
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism
AuthorYvonne Leffler
SeriesAnthem Studies in Gothic Literature Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2022-936846
Reviews"Yvonne Leffler's latest work on the Gothic tradition in Swedish literature proceeds inspiringly from literature to film and TV-drama, from Emilie Flygare-Carlén and Selma Lagerlöf to John Ajvide Lindqvist, from transgressive female monsters to Nordic Noir, from trolls to witches. By using a contextualizing comparative perspective, this impressive work highlights the characteristic features of Swedish Gothic from the nineteenth century till the current boom of Nordic crime stories, with regard to transnational developments. In a fascinating way, Leffler presents central position of setting - the Nordic wilderness with dark forests, snow-covered artic fells, remote wintry islands - and to the use of local myths in contemporary Gothic Crime, while addressing issues of environmental exploitation, colonisation and racism" -- Kati Launis, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Finnish literature, University of Turku, Finland, a co-author of "Gothic Topografies: Language, Nation Building and 'Race'"., "Despite enjoying a cultural heritage that can be traced as far back as 1800, Swedish Gothic has been unjustly neglected by scholars of the genre. Professor Leffler's comprehensive study corrects this omission and locates Sweden at the dark heart of the European uncanny. This is a work of transcultural significance" -- William Hughes, University of Macau., The book serves as an initiated guide, which can inspire further reading and studies. . . . [It] is a promise of further exploration of the untamed Nordic landscape and the creatures that inhabit these wild places. --Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal839.730872909
Table Of ContentAn Introduction to Swedish Gothic: History and Works; The Nordic Wilderness and Its Monstrous Creatures; The Gender-Coded Landscape and Transgressive FemaleMonsters; Nordic Noir and Gothic Crimes; Swedish Gothic: Dark Forces of the Wilderness; Notes; List of Swedish Titles Referred to in the Book; Bibliography; Index
SynopsisThe monograph gives an overview of the development and characteristic features of Swedish Gothic from the Romantic age until today., The book explores the Gothic tradition in Swedish literature. It aims to give an overview of the development of Swedish Gothic from the Romantic age until today and to highlight the characteristic features of the Swedish tradition of Gothic in relation to transnational developments, in particular in relation to the Anglo-American tradition. By using a contextualising comparative perspective, it highlights the most prevalent and prominent feature of Swedish Gothic, the significance of the Nordic landscape, the wilderness and local folklore. In Swedish fiction, the terror is not pointing to the medieval period but is located in pre-Christian, pagan times. Especially in today's Gothic narratives, the presence of mythical creatures and nature beings, such as trolls, tomtes or vittras enhances the Gothic atmosphere. Other domestic trends are Gothic crime stories, where supernatural creatures and powers constantly obstruct the modern crime investigation, and the use of gendered and female monsters.
LC Classification NumberPT9487
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