It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read The Theological Turn in Contemporary Gothic Fiction by Simon Marsden
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This study examines theological themes and resonances in post-1970 Gothic fiction. It argues that contemporary Gothic is not simply a secularised genre, but rather one that engages creatively – and often subversively – with theological texts and traditions. This creative engagement is reflected in Gothic fiction’s exploration of theological concepts including sin and evil, Christology and the messianic, resurrection, eschatology and apocalypse. Through readings of fiction by Gothic and horror writers including Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Peter Straub, William Peter Blatty and others,...
The Theological Turn in Contemporary Gothic Fiction by Simon Marsden is 210 pages long, and a total of 52,500 words.
This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 46 minutes to read The Theological Turn in Contemporary Gothic Fiction aloud.
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