The Gothic: A Very Short Introduction

by Nick Groom

Book Overview

The Gothic is wildly diverse. It can refer to ecclesiastical architecture, supernatural fiction, cult horror films, and a distinctive style of rock music. It has influenced political theorists and social reformers, as well as Victorian home d cor and contemporary fashion. This Very Short Introduction captures the history of the Gothic from ancient times to the present. It covers the sack of Rome by the barbarian tribes, mediaeval architecture, popular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199586799
• ISBN13: 9780199586790
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (UK)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.8"