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The Nature of Gothic
'One of the very few necessary and inevitable utterances of the century.' William Morris, in the Preface.The Nature of Gothic started life as a chapter in Ruskin's masterwork, The Stones of Venice.Ruskin came to lament the 'Frankenstein monsters' of Victorian buildings with added Gothic which 'The Stones' inspired; but despite his misgivings the original moral purpose of his writing had not fallen on stony ground.The Nature of Gothic, the last chapter of the second volume, had marked his progression from art critic to social critic; in it he found the true seam of his thought, and it was quickly recognised for the revolutionary writing it was.As Morris himself put it, The Nature of Gothic 'pointed out a new road on which the world should travel'; and in its indictment of meaningless modern labour and its celebration of medieval architecture it could be called the foundation stone of Morris's aesthetic and purpose in life. 40 years after he first read it, Morris chose Ruskin's text for one of the first books to be published at his Kelmscott Press, using his own Golden type.It is one of the summits of his career, and one of the most beautiful books ever published. Few books can so completely sum up an era. The Kelmscott Nature of Gothic encapsulates the meeting of two remarkable minds and embodies their influence in word, image and design.But more than that, Ruskin's words are increasingly relevant for our times.In this facsimile edition, the first ever made of this rare book, the reader can fully appreciate their importance and their legacy, as understood by one of the most potent visual imaginations to have worked in Britain.In this enlarged edition, essays by leading scholars, Robert Hewison (who was one of Ruskin's successors as Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford University), Tony Pinkney (Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University) and Robert Brownell (lecturer, stained glass maker and author of Marriage of Inconvenience) explain the importance of this book for Ruskin, for Morris and for us today.
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Swedish Gothic : Landscapes of Untamed Nature
The book explores the Gothic tradition in Swedish literature.It aims to give an overview of the development of Swedish Gothic from the Romantic age until today and to highlight the characteristic features of the Swedish tradition of Gothic in relation to transnational developments, in particular 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.Especially in today’s Gothic narratives, the presence of mythical creatures and nature beings, such as trolls, tomtes or vittras enhances the Gothic atmosphere.Other domestic trends are Gothic crime stories, where supernatural creatures and powers constantly obstruct the modern crime investigation, and the use of gendered and female monsters.
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Mountains Piled Upon Mountains : Appalachian Nature Writing in the Anthropocene
Mountains Piled upon Mountains features nearly fifty writers from across Appalachia sharing their place-based fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry.Moving beyond the tradition of transcendental nature writing, much of the work collected here engages current issues facing the region and the planet (such as hydraulic fracturing, water contamination, mountaintop removal, and deforestation), and provides readers with insights on the human-nature relationship in an era of rapid environmental change.This book includes a mix of new and recent creative work by established and emerging authors.The contributors write about experiences from northern Georgia to upstate New York, invite parallels between a watershed in West Virginia and one in North Carolina, and often emphasize connections between Appalachia and more distant locations.In the pages of Mountains Piled upon Mountains are celebration, mourning, confusion, loneliness, admiration, and other emotions and experiences rooted in place but transcending Appalachia's boundaries.
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Gothic Queer Culture : Marginalized Communities and the Ghosts of Insidious Trauma
In Gothic Queer Culture, Laura Westengard proposes that contemporary U.S. queer culture is gothic at its core. Using interdisciplinary cultural studies to examine the gothicism in queer art, literature, and thought—including ghosts embedded in queer theory, shadowy crypts in lesbian pulp fiction, monstrosity and cannibalism in AIDS poetry, and sadomasochism in queer performance—Westengard argues that during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries a queer culture has emerged that challenges and responds to traumatic marginalization by creating a distinctly gothic aesthetic. Gothic Queer Culture examines the material effects of marginalization, exclusion, and violence and explains why discourse around the complexities of genders and sexualities repeatedly returns to the gothic.Westengard places this queer knowledge production within a larger framework of gothic queer culture, which inherently includes theoretical texts, art, literature, performance, and popular culture. By analyzing queer knowledge production alongside other forms of queer culture, Gothic Queer Culture enters into the most current conversations on the state of gender and sexuality, especially debates surrounding negativity, anti-relationalism, assimilation, and neoliberalism.It provides a framework for understanding these debates in the context of a distinctly gothic cultural mode that acknowledges violence and insidious trauma, depathologizes the association between trauma and queerness, and offers a rich counterhegemonic cultural aesthetic through the circulation of gothic tropes.
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What does the moon symbolize in Gothic culture?
In Gothic culture, the moon often symbolizes mystery, darkness, and the supernatural. It is associated with the night and is often depicted as a source of eerie light in Gothic literature and art. The moon's changing phases also represent transformation and the passage of time, adding to its mysterious and haunting allure in Gothic culture. Additionally, the moon is often linked to themes of madness and madness in Gothic stories, adding to its symbolic significance in the genre.
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To the Gothic girls, can you please tell me what particularly fascinates you about Gothic culture?
As an AI language model, I don't have personal experiences or preferences, but I can tell you that many Gothic girls are fascinated by the dark and mysterious aesthetic of Gothic culture. They are drawn to the fashion, music, literature, and art that often explore themes of the macabre, the supernatural, and the romantic. Additionally, Gothic culture provides a sense of community and belonging for those who may feel like outsiders in mainstream society. The emphasis on individuality and self-expression also appeals to many Gothic girls.
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Is it Brick Gothic or Neo-Gothic?
The architectural style of Brick Gothic and Neo-Gothic are distinct from each other. Brick Gothic, also known as Baltic Gothic, is a style that developed in the Baltic region during the late Middle Ages, characterized by the use of red brick and intricate detailing. Neo-Gothic, on the other hand, is a revival of the Gothic style that emerged in the 19th century, often featuring pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and elaborate ornamentation. While both styles draw inspiration from Gothic architecture, they differ in their historical context and construction materials.
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Which Gothic bands or Gothic singers are there?
Some well-known Gothic bands and singers include The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, and Joy Division. These artists are known for their dark and moody music, often characterized by haunting vocals, atmospheric instrumentation, and introspective lyrics. They have had a significant influence on the Gothic music genre and have a dedicated fan base around the world.
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Undead Souths : The Gothic and Beyond in Southern Literature and Culture
Depictions of the undead in the American South are not limited to our modern versions, such as the vampires in True Blood and the zombies in The Walking Dead.As Undead Souths reveals, physical emanations of southern undeadness are legion, but undeadness also appears in symbolic, psychological, and cultural forms, including the social death endured by enslaved people, the Cult of the Lost Cause that resurrected the fallen heroes of the Confederacy as secular saints, and mourning rites revived by Native Americans forcibly removed from the American Southeast. To capture the manifold forms of southern haunting and horror, Undead Souths explores a variety of media and historical periods, establishes cultural crossings between the South and other regions within and outside of the U.S., and employs diverse theoretical and critical approaches.The result is an engaging and inclusive collection that chronicles the enduring connection between southern culture and the refusal of the dead to stay dead.
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Wind : Nature and Culture
By turns creative and destructive, wind spreads seeds, fills sails and disperses the energy of the sun.Worshipped since antiquity, wind has moulded planets, decided the outcome of innumerable battles and shaped the evolution of humans and animals - yet it remains intangible and unpredictable. In this book Louise M. Pryke explores the science behind wind, as well as how it has been imagined and portrayed in myth, religion, art and literature since ancient times.Its formative effect on the Earth's environment is reflected in its prominent role in myths and religions of antiquity.In the modern day, wind has inspired ground-breaking scientific innovations, and appeared in artistic works as diverse as the art of Van Gogh, the poetry of Keats and the blockbuster film Twister.
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Glacier : Nature and Culture
As major actors in the unfolding drama of climate change, glaciers feature prominently in Earth’s past and its future.Wherever on the planet we live, glaciers affect each of us directly.They control the atmospheric and ocean circulations that drive the weather; they supply drinking and irrigation water to millions of people; and they protect us from catastrophic sea-level rise.The very existence of glaciers affects our view of the planet and of ourselves, but it is less than 200 years since we realised that ice ages come and go, and that glaciers once covered much more of the planet’s surface than they do now.An inspiration to artists, a challenge for engineers, glaciers mean different things to different people.Crossing the boundaries between art, environment, science, nature and culture, this book uniquely considers glaciers from a myriad perspectives, revealing their complexity, majesty and importance, but also their fragility.
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Nature, Culture, and Inequality
A Guardian book to look out for in 2024An insightful exploration of the nature of inequality by the internationally bestselling author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century. In his newest work, Thomas Piketty explores how social inequality manifests itself very differently depending on the society and epoch in which it arises.History and culture play a central role, inequality being strongly linked to various socio-economic, political, civilisational, and religious developments.So it is culture in the broadest sense that makes it possible to explain the diversity, extent, and structure of the social inequality that we observe every day. Piketty briefly and concisely presents a lively synthesis of his work, taking up such diverse topics as education, inheritance, taxes, and the climate crisis, and provides exciting food for thought for a highly topical debate: Does natural inequality exist?
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Does Gothic have anything to do with Gothic architecture?
Yes, Gothic literature is actually named after the Gothic architecture of the Middle Ages. The term "Gothic" was initially used to describe the architectural style of cathedrals and churches built during the medieval period. Later, it was adopted to refer to a literary genre that features elements of horror, mystery, and the supernatural. While Gothic literature does not directly focus on architecture, the term is derived from the same historical period and aesthetic style as Gothic architecture.
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What is the difference between Gothic and Cyber Gothic?
Gothic fashion is characterized by dark, dramatic clothing, often featuring lace, corsets, and Victorian-inspired elements. It is associated with a romantic, historical aesthetic. On the other hand, Cyber Gothic fashion incorporates futuristic and industrial elements, such as neon colors, PVC, and cybernetic accessories. It is influenced by science fiction and cyberpunk themes, creating a more modern and edgy look compared to traditional Gothic fashion.
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What is the difference between Gothic and Neo-Gothic?
Gothic architecture refers to the architectural style that emerged in Europe during the Middle Ages, characterized by features such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. Neo-Gothic, on the other hand, is a revival of the Gothic style that emerged in the 19th century. Neo-Gothic architecture retains many of the same features as Gothic architecture but is often more elaborate and decorative, incorporating elements of other architectural styles as well.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Gothic youth culture?
The Gothic youth culture offers a sense of belonging and community for those who may feel marginalized or misunderstood in mainstream society. It provides a space for self-expression and creativity through fashion, music, and art. However, some disadvantages include potential stereotypes and misconceptions about the culture, as well as the risk of being ostracized or discriminated against by those who do not understand or accept the Gothic lifestyle. Additionally, the emphasis on darker themes and aesthetics may contribute to feelings of alienation or isolation for some individuals within the community.
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