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Oxford dictionary of literary terms oxford reference. In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. A concise oxford dictionary of literary terms by edited by. Presents a survey of gothic fiction from the eighteenth century onwards. Gothic tales arthur conan doyle oxford worlds classics. The oxford book of gothic tales oxford books of prose free download pdf. The gothic tale has been with us for over two hundred years, but this collection is the first to illustrate the continuing strength of this special fictional tradition from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Books similar to gothic tales goodreads share book. He edited the oxford book of gothic tales 1992, and is the author of in frankensteins shadow 1987, criticism and literary theory 1890 to the. Click to read more about the oxford book of gothic tales by chris baldick. The oxford book of gothic tales by chris baldick abebooks.
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