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E93: Grady Hendrix on Vintage Gothic Romance

She Wore Black

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Connections Between Gothic Romances, Fairy Tales, and Classic Literature

This chapter explores the similarities and themes found in vintage gothic romances and fairy tales for adults, delving into complex plots, timeless tropes, and the value of these stories transcending strange and unknown situations. The hosts also discuss how authors like Angela Carter and Shirley Jackson transformed fairy tales and gothic romances, focusing on the oppressive nature of houses and the symbolism behind them.

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