Ghost

Since the world's creation, there has been debate on whether or not spirits have appeared after death. All belief is for it, while all argument is against it. Ghosts are woven into the fabric of life and are popular in literature, art, folklore, and film. They reflect the conventions and beliefs of each era, from the marauding undead of the Middle Ages to the psychologically charged presences of our own age. This new cultural history features a range of artists and writers, including William Hogarth, William Blake, Henry Fuseli, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais, Susan Hiller, Jeremy Deller, John Donne, William Shakespeare, Samuel Pepys, Daniel Defoe, Percy and Mary Shelley, Emily Bronte, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Henry James, Thomas Hardy, Muriel Spark, Hilary Mantel, and Sarah Waters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Tate Publishing

Since the world's creation, five thousand years have passed, and the question of whether or not a spirit has ever appeared after death remains unresolved. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, belief persists. Samuel Johnson's observation captures the essence of this intriguing phenomenon. Ghosts, an integral part of human existence, haunt every town, village, and grand residence in Britain. Their enduring allure in literature, art, folklore, and film testifies to their continued ability to captivate, unsettle, and inspire. The nature of ghosts and the fears they evoke are deeply intertwined with the customs and beliefs of different eras, ranging from the menacing undead of the Middle Ages to the psychologically charged specters of our contemporary world. The ghost, in essence, serves as a mirror of the times. Presented chronologically, this comprehensive cultural history showcases a diverse array of artists and writers, including renowned figures such as William Hogarth, William Blake, Henry Fuseli, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais, Susan Hiller, and Jeremy Deller. Additionally, it features the works of John Donne, William Shakespeare, Samuel Pepys, Daniel Defoe, Percy and Mary Shelley, Emily Bronte, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Henry James, Thomas Hardy, Muriel Spark, Hilary Mantel, and Sarah Waters.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 159 x 234 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849766463