The Gothic Flame: History of the Gothic Novel in England

being a history of the Gothic novel in England : its origins, efflorescence, disintegration, and residuary influences

Plot

A major work on the origins and development of the Gothic novel during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Originally published 1957. Footprints and the 'Gothic' spirit -- The origins and cross-currents -- The first Gothic its potentialities -- Historical-Gothic the heirs of 'Oranto' -- Mrs. Ann the craft of terror -- or chambers of horror -- 'Gothic' the residuary influences -- Quest of the the Gothic flame.