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P/LI/65. Dissertation. Female representations in Irish Gothic literature of 19th century

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2006
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The dissertation investigates female representations in the Irish Gothic literature of the late 19th century comparing Bram Stockers Dracula and Joseph Sheridan LeFanus Carmilla. Literary analysis of the novels is conducted discussing the themes of the Victorian feminine ideal, mens power, roots of vampirism, the role of religion, the emergence of a new woman, beliefs surrounding menstruation, sexual desire, corruption of the flesh, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: li, dissertation, female, representations, irish, gothic, literature, th, century,

 
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