Swedish Gothic: landscapes of untamed nature

Exploring the Gothic tradition in Swedish literature, this text gives an overview of the development of Swedish Gothic from the Romantic age until today. It highlights the characteristic features of the Swedish tradition of Gothic in relation to transnational developments, especially in relation to...

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Main Author: Leffler, Yvonne 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Anthem Press 2023
Series:Anthem studies in gothic literature (Anthem Press)
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Summary:Exploring the Gothic tradition in Swedish literature, this text gives an overview of the development of Swedish Gothic from the Romantic age until today. It highlights the characteristic features of the Swedish tradition of Gothic in relation to transnational developments, especially in relation to the Anglo-American tradition. By using a contextualising comparative perspective, it highlights the most prevalent and prominent feature of Swedish Gothic, the significance of the Nordic landscape, the wilderness and local folklore. In Swedish fiction, the terror is not pointing to the medieval period but is located in pre-Christian, pagan times. In today's Gothic narratives, the presence of mythical creatures and nature beings, such as trolls, tomtes or vittras enhances the Gothic atmosphere. In Gothic crime stories supernatural creatures and powers constantly obstruct the investigation
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2023. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (83 Seiten)
ISBN:9781839980343