California Gothic: The Dark Side of the Dream

California Gothic: The Dark Side of the DreamCalifornia has always represented new beginnings and opportunities in a golden land. In constructing the California Dream, much has been omitted or repressed. This study explores the dark side of the dream, as revealed in the states rich tradition of Gothic literature and film.

The role of art and design appear of paramount importance and play a crucial role

one of Mexico’s and Latin America’s most successful and significant directors

it examines the limits of cross border connection in turn-of-the-century social reform movements

JDR is similar to mediation

normativity and fatherhood

The characters take pleasure in watching adultery

This book presents for the first time a coherent analysis of the British Isles as an imperial setting understood through its buildings

It is a collection of over one hundred wills left by those who participate in the life of the theatre – from actors and dramatists to carpenters and costumiers

Set within an innovative theoretical framework

reflections by collaborators

development and contemporary practices of diplomatic training

Focusing on an eclectic group of texts