Goths in England: A Study in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Thought

By Samuel Kliger

""The Goths in England: A Study in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Thought"" by Samuel Kliger is a scholarly work that explores the ways in which the concept of the Gothic influenced English intellectual thought during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book examines how the Gothic was used as a tool to understand and interpret English history, literature, and culture during this period. Kliger delves into the works of influential figures such as John Milton, Samuel Johnson, and Horace Walpole, analyzing their use of Gothic imagery and themes. He also explores the influence of the Gothic on the development of the English novel and the emergence of Romanticism. Through a careful examination of primary sources and historical context, ""The Goths in England"" sheds light on a fascinating aspect of English intellectual history and its enduring legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258057247
• ISBN13: 9781258057244
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"