There has been a rise in the study of the Gothic over the last decade or so where horror is taken seriously as a scholarly concern and themes and tropes are analysed. In this new book edited by Xavier Aldana Reyes, the literary history of horror spans from the first Gothic novel in 1764 right bang up to 2016 (while noting that themes of horror and the supernatural were present before that timespan). In his introduction, Dr Reyes discusses the parameters of the book (what is horror fiction, why is horror fiction, and when is horror fiction). Reyes knows his stuff; he is senior lecturer in English Literature and Film at Manchester Metropolitan University teaching widely in the areas of Gothic and contemporary literature and, as well as other things, a specialist in horror film and fiction. The book is lovingly edited with chapter contributions from Professor Steffen Hantke (on
from Horror and Sci Fi Magazines http://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/book-reviews-latest-literary-releases/16131-horroraliteraryhistory
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