The Dark Side of Christmas: Gothic Elements in Charles Dickens' works

Charles Dickens is one of the most iconic writers of the Victorian era in the 19th century. He is mostly known for his long novels that depict and critique societal issues. But he is also a master of gloomy, uncanny writings. In this video, we explore Gothic elements that can be found in Dickens' writing. 🦇✨️

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Literary Theory:    • Literary Theory  

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I am Laura, a PhD student of Comparative Literature in Germany researching hermeneutics and aesthetics. I make videos on Gothic Literature, the origins of modern fantasy and sci-fi stories and literary theory.

Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:47 Who was Dickens?
3:46 What characterises Gothic Literature?
5:22 Summary of A Christmas Carol
6:22 Gothic Elements in A Christmas Carol
8:34 Gothic Elements in other writings
12:10 Conclusion




Sources:

Music by Epidemic Sound
Images by Wikimedia Commons

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