Routledge Transnational Gothic - Literary and Social Exchanges

Explore the evolution of the Gothic genre through a global lens with Transnational Gothic: Literary and Social Exchanges in the Long Nineteenth Century. Published by Routledge, this collection moves beyond traditional studies of race, gender, or nation to offer a broader perspective on late eighteenth- and nineteenth-century literature. This volume examines how the Gothic emerged and flourished through international connections. By looking at various Gothic texts, the essays address complex global themes such as religious traditions, social reform, and economic or financial challenges. Readers will gain insight into how the genre reflects changing concepts of nationhood, manifest destiny, expansion, and the destabilizing effects of empire-building. This collection is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in how international issues shaped the literary landscape of the long nineteenth century. It provides a wide-ranging view of the social and literary exchanges that defined this era.