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Why The Gothic Keeps Gaslighting Us

Imaginary Worlds

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Introduction

Some of these new novels are set in the same time period as classic Gothic books, but they have a perspective on history that feels more contemporary. For instance, there was a novel called The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry. Last year the book was turned into a mini series for Apple TV. It's a symptom of the times we live in. Many times of great change that bring real fears with them. You're listening to Imaginary Worlds, a show about how we create and suspend our disbelief.

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