Regency Literature: Ghosts, Ghouls and Gothic

Matthew Gregory Lewis’s lurid tale of monastic debauchery, black magic, and diabolism The Monk

I love a good scary story.  I admit it, I am a sucker for Sci-Fi, Travel Channel, and all the other paranormal shows.  I also enjoy a good paranormal novel or novella, especially when told tastefully with a lot of historical context.

I defend my addiction to haunted tales through the argument that it is a folkloric form of relating moreways, folkways and all other sorts of cultural ethos.  Plus, haunts are usually tied to historic people, places, and events which is, of course, right up my alley.

The Harvest Season is the perfect time for snuggling down with a delicious, chilling tale…so I have made a little list of recommendations for some of my favorites.

Regency Gothics (from the Regency era/approximate)

  • Ann Raddcliffe’s The Mysteries of Udolpho
  • Clara Reeve The Old English Baron
  • Francis Lathom’s The Midnight Bell
  • Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

Gothic Parodies

Regency Ghost Stories

Regency Paranormal Research

 

 

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