American gothic
Charles L. Crow
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American gothic
Published
2013
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pages
519
ISBN-13
9780470659809
Description
The chilling creativity of the American Gothic has retained its power to attract readers since it burst onto the literary scene in the eighteenth century, yet it has been the object of serious scholarship for only a few decades. Edited by a founding member of the International Gothic Association, the new edition of this anthology incorporates the whole range of factual and imaginative writing, from Cotton Mather's account of the witchcraft trials in the colonial era, through the poetry of Poe, Dickinson, and Longfellow and unsettling tales both long (Henry James's "The Turn of the Screw") and short (the anonymous "Talking Bones"), to the beginning of the modernism in the twentieth century. The collection demonstrates the startling abundance of themes explored by these writers and reflects contemporary academic perspectives, with generous selections from genres such as feminist and "wilderness" Gothic. It includes recently unearthed as well as canonical material and provides an unflinching view of America's secrets and fears: the thoughts that have been repressed, silenced, or forbidden. -- From publisher's description.
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How many pages are in American gothic?
This edition of American gothic has approximately 519 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read American gothic?
For most readers, American gothic typically takes between 10h 49m and 7h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 129,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 129,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of American gothic?
The estimated word count for American gothic is approximately 129,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of American gothic?
American gothic was written by Charles L. Crow.
When was American gothic published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.