This is a major re-evaluation of the role and cultural significance of Gothic horror. It offers analysis of literary, film, art and popular cultural texts and critical explanations of key terms (horror, uncanny etc.) to interrogate the contemporary and historical significance of monsters, vampires and ghosts in technological and consumer culture. -- .
Exploring ethical dilemmas through the lens of Lacanian psychoanalysis, this analysis delves into Quentin Tarantino's screenplays and films. The authors discuss how his work engages with postmodernity and contemporary cultural theory, presenting a provocative contribution to the understanding of modern culture. The examination highlights the complex comic elements and ethical questions raised by Tarantino's narratives, offering insights into the interplay between his cinematic style and cultural critique.
Already one of the definitive books covering the popular field of gothic studies, this new edition offers a wealth of new material on the subject: two new chapters plot the genre's major developments through the 20th and into the 21st century, identifying key texts and contexts, and charting crucial relationships with cognate genres in literature, popular culture and media (from modernism to romance, cinema, horror, SF and postmodernism).
Consumption, Gender and Technology in Contemporary Fictions
Exploring the evolution of gothic and romantic literature from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to modern times, the book delves into the interplay between various genres. It examines Gothic fiction, Romantic poetry, and extends to contemporary forms like cyberpunk and popular horror. Botting's analysis highlights the fluidity of these genres and their ongoing influence, revealing how they shape and reflect cultural narratives through time.
Fiction, fantasy and history in the future present
Exploring the intersection of psychoanalysis and technology, this work offers a fresh theoretical perspective on how bodies and machines interact. It delves into themes of desire, metaphor, and sexed identity, providing a critical analysis of how technological transformation influences our understanding of these concepts. The book challenges conventional notions and invites readers to reconsider the implications of our increasingly digital existence.
Emerging from the shadow of popular reproductions, Frankenstein's importance in debates about gender, culture and politics has been dramatically affected by recent developments in criticism and theory.