The Literature of Terror
a history of gothic fictions from 1765 to the present day
The Literature of Terror is a 1980 gothic fiction and horror novel by David Punter. Much of the action takes place in English-speaking countries. Readers will find themes of history and criticism, littérature anglaise, histoire et critique and littérature frénétique.
7 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.
At about 248 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Literature of Terror?
The Literature of Terror was written by David Punter and first published in 1980.
What genre is The Literature of Terror?
It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction and Horror.
How long is The Literature of Terror?
The median edition has 248 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Literature of Terror?
Readers who like it often enjoy In the Circles of Fear and Desire, The Gothic in Children's Literature and The History of Gothic Fiction.
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