Theology in the Early British and Irish Gothic, 17641834
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Theology in the Early British and Irish Gothic, 17641834
By (Author) Sam Hirst
Anthem Press
Anthem Press
11th July 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers
Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800
820.93823
Physical Properties
Hardback
248
Width 153mm, Height 229mm, Spine 26mm
454g
Description
Theology in the Early British and Irish Gothic, 17641832 reassesses the relationship between contemporary theology and the Gothic.
Investigating Gothic aesthetics, depictions of the supernatural and portrayals of religious organisations, it explores how the Gothic engages with contemporary theologies, both Dissenting and Anglican. Moving away from the emphasis on either a monolithic Protestantism or on the Gothic as a secular mode, it shows the ways in which the Gothic exploration of the transcendent and the obscure cannot be separated from the diverse theologies of its day. The project maps how the Gothic not only reflects but actively engages in the theological debates and controversies contemporary to its efflorescence.
Author Bio
Holly Hirst completed her PhD in the theology of early British Gothic at Manchester Metropolitan University and currently works as an associate lecturer. She runs the online education project Romancing the Gothic.
