Monstrosity

By Karen Wohlgemuth

The Early Gothic Period of English Literature was widely scrutinized for its sensationalism. This book explores the value of the genre by offering an alternative view of the monster typically portrayed. A close textual analysis of The Mysteries of Udolpho, The Monk, and Frankenstein prove that the real monster is society, and more importantly ourselves. While this book dissects the innate characteristics of humankind in the novels, the author hopes that the readers will recognize the same themes in contemporary society. As students of the learned world, we all can acknowledge that Gothic fiction can teach us more than we ever thought we could learn.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1717918719
• ISBN13: 9781717918710
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"