Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-282) and index.
Shape of ideas: Introductory: Gothic literature, what it is and why -- Characters, the reflected self -- Characters, the split personality -- Setting and narrative structure-"Far other worlds and other seas" -- Continuing tradition: Victorian Hall of Mirrors.
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Analyzes major Gothic novels to show how the devices of dreams, nightmares, monsters, and doubles are used to explore the nature of evil.