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- Title
Theology, Horror and Fiction: A Reading of the Gothic Nineteenth Century.
- Authors
Youngkin, Molly
- Abstract
"Theology, Horror and Fiction: A Reading of the Gothic Nineteenth Century" by Jonathan Greenaway explores the theological themes present in nineteenth-century Gothic literature. Greenaway argues for a broader understanding of theology that goes beyond institutional religious requirements and emphasizes the spiritual practice of engaging with the world. The book examines various texts, including Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and James Hogg's "The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner," and shows how these works engage with theological concepts. Greenaway also highlights the interplay between theological and scientific discourses in Victorian culture. While the book has some limitations, it offers a valuable perspective on the relationship between literature and theology and encourages interdisciplinary thinking.
- Subjects
HORROR tales; GOTHIC fiction (Literary genre); NINETEENTH century; THEOLOGY; LITERARY interpretation; ELECTRONIC books
- Publication
Victorian Studies, 2023, Vol 65, Issue 3, p502
- ISSN
0042-5222
- Publication type
Product Review
- DOI
10.2979/vic.00021