‘Some of the Gothic’s best-known monsters come from folklore, such as the vampire and the werewolf, but [...] the influence of folklore on the Gothic is not unidirectional or historically limited.’ (Carina Hart, ‘Gothic Folklore and Fairytale’, p. 1). ‘If folk horror’s principal affect is a shock and repulsion based on graphic bodily violence, the … Continue reading Call for Papers: Dark Enchantments: Gothic Folklore and the Monstrous Fairy-Tale
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‘Consuming the Gothic’ – suggested reading
Here at Sheffield Gothic we've been compiling a list of suggested reading for our upcoming conference, 'Consuming the Gothic'. Have a browse if you're looking for inspiration for your proposal or just want to dive into the theme! Please note this isn't a required reading list - feel free to engage with as much or … Continue reading ‘Consuming the Gothic’ – suggested reading
Cults, Cthulus, and Klansmen: Registration
(Hi)stories Within Lovecraft Country A Half-day Online Symposium 12.00-18.00 BST (0.700-13.00 EST) May 20, 2021 The Centre for the History of the Gothic is delighted to announce that registration is now open for ‘Cults, Cthulus, and Klansmen: The (Hi)stories within Lovecraft Country’. Registration is free and our online symposium will be taking place on zoom, so wherever you … Continue reading Cults, Cthulus, and Klansmen: Registration
Reimagining 2020: FAQ
What is Reimagining the Gothic? Reimagining the Gothic is project created and hosted by Sheffield Gothic, a postgraduate collective at the University of Sheffield. Reimagining the Gothic aims to take the Gothic outside of its academic ‘comfort zone’ and encourage new thoughts, theories and engagement through creative and interdisciplinary methods. Each year we host a conference centred around a key theme, where we hope to bring together researchers from all disciplines and backgrounds to explore elements of the Gothic.
Reimagining 2020 Keynote
Unless you have been kidnapped by a Gothic villain and trapped in his remote castle with no access to mirrors, legal advice, or WiFi, you have probably see our Reimagining the Gothic 2020 conference announcement. That's right - Reimagining is back for our SIXTH conference and creative showcase! Reimagining the Gothic: Bodies and Genders will … Continue reading Reimagining 2020 Keynote
Buffy and the Bible: Final Schedule
Our 'Buffy and the Bible' conference is days away and we can't wait! A collaborative and interdisciplinary conference between researchers at The University of Sheffield, The University of York and Kingston University London taking place at the University of Sheffield on 4-5th July 2019, this event will bring together, for the first time, scholars from … Continue reading Buffy and the Bible: Final Schedule
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