Author Archives: William the Bloody

About William the Bloody

Cat lover. 18C scholar on the dialogue and novel. Co-convenor OGOM Project

Marina Warner, ‘Once upon a time, part 1’

Posted on 2nd November 2014 by William the Bloody

Marina Warner being typically brilliant and evocative on fairy tales.

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Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night

Posted on 1st November 2014 by William the Bloody

This looks excellent, though I’ve not watched it yet! The inspiring Dr Angela Wright from the University of Sheffield contributes to this programme on the origins of the literary vampire and of Frankenstein, which will be on iPlayer for the … Continue reading →

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Dead Letter: The Aesthetics of Horror

Posted on 1st November 2014 by William the Bloody

Dead Letter: The Aesthetics of Horror ‘An investigative essay into the value of artistic representations of gore.’ A very thoughtful essay on the ethics and aesthetics of representing the horrific and the profoundly unpleasant in art by Jude D. Russo.

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Watcher Junior: The Undergraduate Journal of Whedon Studies

Posted on 1st November 2014 by William the Bloody

For all undergraduate students of the Gothic, The Undergraduate Journal of Whedon Studies could be a valuable forum to exchange ideas–and practice the publication of your own ideas and research.

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Sartrean Themes in Joss Whedon’s Angel: A Marxist Interpretation

Posted on 1st November 2014 by William the Bloody

A provocative article by Doug Enaa Green, interpreting Angel in terms of Jean-Paul Sartre’s later, Marxist philosophy.

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How To Find A Masculine Halloween Costume For Your Effeminate Son

Posted on 1st November 2014 by William the Bloody

A problem of Gothic dimensions that afflicts many a troubled parent. The Onion‘s satirical take on this perennial question.

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When Edward Gorey Illustrated Dracula: Two Masters of the Macabre, Together

Posted on 1st November 2014 by William the Bloody

A short review by Maria Popova of the superb Edward Gorey’s illustrations for Dracula.

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In defence of horror

Posted on 24th October 2014 by William the Bloody

A stimulating essay by Darryl Jones on the literary tradition of horror, which is not confined to the Gothic mode but appears in Greek tragedy. Shakespeare, and even James Joyce.

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** University of Sunderland Spectral Visions: Change of venue

Posted on 24th October 2014 by William the Bloody

The time and place for the University of Sunderland’s Spectral Visions event (where I will be talking on demon lovers and paranormal romance) has changed: Change of venue! We’ve moved across the road. The new venue is Gateway on Chester … Continue reading →

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‘Into the Woods’: Go behind the scenes with Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, and more

Posted on 24th October 2014 by William the Bloody

I can’t wait to see this film version of Stephen Sondheim’s brilliant musical Into the Woods, where he weaves several of Grimms’ fairy tales into one witty interconnected narrative. Sondheim’s music and lyrics are perfect.

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