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The Tales of Terror: A Thesis Submitted to the Columbian University in Part Satisfaction of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts, 1899 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The preface to this pioneer novel of Walpole's contains, among other interesting things, a statement of the author's intention to produce a work which will unite features of the mediaeval Romances of Chivalry with those of mod ern novels. In this ambitious endeavor Walpole and his followers failed most signally. The adventures of the unfortunate Matilda in Otranto certainly do not smack of modern life; while a glance into Huon of Burgundy, for instance, makes it impossible for us to regard Walpole's resolution seriously: A ponderous magic helmet dashed down at inconvenient moments is a poor substitute for the enchantment, airy as thistle-down, which floats through mediaeval lore. In the one, Oberon's fairies dance through elf-charmed woods. In the other, sheeted ghosts stalk through vaulted dungeons. The Romances are bewitched; the Tales are haunted.
Again, the moral tone is different. In the Romances the hero indulges in the most shocking intrigues, generally with the wife of his friend or relative. The maiden woos the favored knight with the utmost candor, even arranging little social games of chess for the most scandalizing stakes. At all these somewhat appalling love episodes the author and all concerned look on apparently with the most placid approval. In the Tales, on the other hand, we shall see that the moral tone is on the whole high.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330594762
- ISBN 13 9781330594766
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages48
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the gothic horror genre that flourished from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century. The author traces the evolution of the genre from its roots in medieval romances to its peak in the works of Horace Walpole, Ann Radcliffe, and Matthew "Monk" Lewis. This book analyzes the genre's major themes, including the interplay of fear and desire, the power of the imagination, and the role of the supernatural. This book's insights are still relevant today, as the gothic horror genre continues to captivate readers with its exploration of the darkest recesses of the human psyche. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330594766_0
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