We're back! Our next reading group will be looking at horror sensation The Last Of Us, a post-apocalyptic television show originally adapted from a highly acclaimed video game of the same name. We'll be exploring Gothic tropes within the series, with a particular focus on episode 1, so don't worry if you don't have time … Continue reading Reading Group: The Last Of Us
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Journeys in Gothic Study: A Sheffield Gothic Research Event
Sheffield Gothic has exciting news! We have a Gothic research and networking afternoon coming up on Friday 29th April from 1–5pm, featuring talks from a range of Gothic speakers. Join us to learn about recent developments in Gothic research and our speakers' own unique journeys in academia. Our speakers are Professor Dale Townshend, Dr Lauren … Continue reading Journeys in Gothic Study: A Sheffield Gothic Research Event
Reading Group: Vampire Boyfriends
Sheffield Gothic is very excited to welcome you to our next reading group on vampire boyfriends and the Gothic imaginary. This reading group follows on from Sophie Haywood's Valentine's Day blog, which looked at the rise of vampires as romantic heroes in the modern day. We'll be meeting online at 3–4.30pm on Wednesday 20th April … Continue reading Reading Group: Vampire Boyfriends
An Irish Tradition
Our Holiday Gothic series takes a look at the darker sides of celebrations throughout the year. In this post, Megan Stephens explores the influence of Irish authors on the Gothic for St Patrick's Day. Happy St Patrick’s Day! Today, as drinks run freely and rivers run green, here at Sheffield Gothic we’re celebrating by having … Continue reading An Irish Tradition
Dreams and Visions
She jumped and screamed and, as she did, a face came towards her: no eyes, no nose, no mouth. She screamed again and rushed to the bedroom door. Something touched her back... Things...no not a thing of the night, but Stephen, her husband. She had been screaming. It was the second time this week. The … Continue reading Dreams and Visions
The Dead Days: Epilogue
Happy New Year’s Eve! Thank you for joining us once again, at the end of the Dead Days, the end of the year. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading our posts this week, and that your own Dead Days have been pleasant (if a little uncanny). Whatever your plans for tonight, whether you stay up to … Continue reading The Dead Days: Epilogue
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