The Birkhead, Edith 1889-1951 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Tale of Terror: A Study of the Gothic Romance" by Edith Birkhead is a critical examination of the Gothic romance genre, likely written in the early 20th century. The work traces the evolution of supernatural fiction in English literature, focusing on the historical and thematic developments from the rise of Gothic fiction in the late 18th century through various notable authors and works, including the American adaptations by Hawthorne and Poe. The opening of the study outlines the deep-rooted history of terror in storytelling, beginning with ancient myths and moving through various literary forms up to the emergence of Gothic fiction. Birkhead discusses the significance of fear and supernatural elements, highlighting works from the likes of Horace Walpole and Mrs. Radcliffe, setting the stage for a broader analysis of how the Gothic genre evolved over centuries. The introduction creates an awareness of how integral the theme of terror has been in both oral tradition and written literature, setting up a nuanced exploration of the genre's influence and its enduring appeal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-11-26 E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified English fiction -- History and criticism Horror tales, English -- History and criticism Gothic revival (Literature) -- Great Britain Supernatural in literature PN Original publication data not identified 21013606 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14154 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14154 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133332.0 14154