Welcome to Professor Holton's Gothic Literature class! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about finding resources.
Gothic/gothic novel: "modern-day goth subculture has its roots in gothic literature....[gothic novel] prose fiction [is] characterized by an atmosphere of terror, mystery, and gloominess. 'Gothic' has assocations of superstitions and settings like ruined castles or monasteries. Gothic novels normally contain supernatural goings-on in a dark, desolate landscape. It is an early form of the ghost or horror story, and was popular in Europe around the period 1760-1820." Auger, Peter. The Anthem Dictionary of Literary Terms and Theory. Anthem Press, 2010, p. 127.
Listed below are descriptions of different types of resources you might use in your ACC academic journey.
| Books | A book can provide detailed background information on a topic. ACC Library Services have extensive physical and electronic book collections. Literature and Literary Criticism is generally located in the PR section. |
| Reference Books | Encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, etc. are considered reference sources. Access these types of resources when you need to find definitions, biographies, overviews, and historical information. |
| Articles | Articles can be found in journals, magazines, or newspapers. Articles can vary in scope, but usually fall into one of two categories: scholarly and popular. |
| Web Sites | The internet can provide a wealth of information, especially from government sources and professional organizations. Be sure to carefully evaluate the information found here. |
