Katherine Bowers
Writing Fear: Russian Realism and the Gothic
Writing Fear: Russian Realism and the Gothic
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Writing Fear explores Russian literature's engagement with the gothic by analyzing borrowing and adaptation practices, shaping literary realism from its romantic beginnings to its transformation during the modernist period. It highlights the affective power of fear and investigates hybrid genres' function in addressing social and political issues.
Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
In Russia, gothic fiction often receives a dismissive treatment, being perceived as a mere literary curiosity that enjoyed a fleeting moment of popularity before fading into obscurity. However, the truth is far more complex and enduring. The legacy of gothic literature persists and influences various subsequent Russian literary movements. In her book, "Writing Fear," Katherine Bowers delves into the exploration of Russian literature's engagement with the gothic genre. Through a meticulous analysis of practices of borrowing and adaptation, Bowers demonstrates how these strategies shaped the development of literary realism from its romantic origins to the grand novels of the 1860s and 1870s and its subsequent transformation during the modernist period.
Bowers traces the evolution of gothic realism, emphasizing the emotional impact of fear. She then conducts a series of case studies, focusing on literary texts that address social and political issues such as urban life, the woman question, revolutionary terrorism, and the decline of the family. By mapping the diverse ways in which political and cultural anxiety manifest through the gothic mode in the context of realism, "Writing Fear" challenges the conventional literary history of nineteenth-century Russia.
Through her comprehensive analysis, Bowers sheds light on the enduring significance of gothic fiction in Russian literature, highlighting its role in shaping the genre and its influence on subsequent literary movements. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of Russian literature and its relationship with broader cultural and historical contexts.
Weight: 500g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487526924
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