The supernatural in modern English fiction1917
by Dorothy Scarborough
In "The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction," Dorothy Scarborough embarks on a detailed exploration of the integration of supernatural elements within English literature from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The book employs a meticulously scholarly style, offering critical analyses of prominent works and illuminating how authors of this period employed the supernatural as a vehicle to interrogate contemporary societal anxieties and existential issues. Scarborough deftly examines the thematic threads that connect a wide range of texts, from the eerie atmospheres of ghost stories to the psychological complexities of modernist narratives, situating these works within the broader tapestry of literary and cultural movements of her time.
Dorothy Scarborough, an accomplished writer...