Description
Andrew Smith’s ‘Dickens and the Gothic’ provides a comprehensive analysis of how Charles Dickens engages with and transforms Gothic literary conventions throughout his career. The book demonstrates that Gothic elements are not peripheral to Dickens’ work but central to his artistic vision and social commentary.
Smith explores how Dickens utilizes Gothic tropes—including haunted spaces, psychological terror, and supernatural imagery—to explore themes of social injustice, urban alienation, and moral corruption. Through detailed textual analysis of Dickens’ major novels, the study reveals how the author adapts Gothic traditions to reflect Victorian anxieties and social problems.
This volume contributes to contemporary Gothic studies while offering fresh perspectives on Dickens’ enduring literary significance and his sophisticated engagement with genre conventions.
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