Tag Archives: Gothic

Gothic Yuletide: A Journey Through Dark Christmas Folklore, Sat 9th December    

Posted on 21st November 2023 by Sam George

Join me for a dark journey through Christmas folklore and seasonal mythology at Guy’s Hospital Chapel, Saturday the 9th December 2023 at 3:00. Booking: Tickets £12 including a delightful gin cocktail and 20% donation to Guy’s and St Thomas. This … Continue reading →

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Invitation to join us in the Company of Wolves

Posted on 13th October 2023 by William the Bloody

We’re excited to share the fabulous poster for the forthcoming online event In the Company of Wolves: Wolves, Werewolves and Wild Children 2023. We look forward to seeing you and joining you in a lively discussion on representations of wolves … Continue reading →

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In the Company of Wolves: Werewolves, Wolves and Wild Children 2023

Posted on 20th September 2023 by William the Bloody

Online Event: Friday, 20 October 2023, 18.00–20.30 BST OGOM cordially invites you to our next event, In The Company of Wolves: Werewolves, Wolves, and Wild Children. Tickets are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.  This event invites you into the … Continue reading →

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CFPs and Events: Consuming Gothic, Scottish literature, folk horror, Frankenstein, fungal Gothic, monsters

Posted on 27th July 2023 by William the Bloody

Some forthcoming CFPs (conferences and edited collection) and events: 1. CFP: ‘Consuming the Gothic’ Conference University of Sheffield and online, 29 November 2023. Deadline 21 August 2023. How is consumption reflected in Gothic literature, film, and art? Is it always … Continue reading →

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CFPs and Conferences: MAPACA & IGA Gothic, Haunted Landscapes, crime, poison, magic

Posted on 24th June 2023 by William the Bloody

Some forthcoming CFPs, conferences and other events: 1. CFP: MAPACA 2023: The Mid-Atlantic Popular and American Culture Association conference * Deadline close, so hurry!! Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 9-11 November 2023.Deadline: 30 June 2023. The Gothic Studies area invites … Continue reading →

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CFPs and Events: Gothic world literature, C. S. Lewis, Gothic summer school, magic, monsters, folklore, Hallowe’en

Posted on 30th March 2023 by William the Bloody

1. CFP: Progression, Regression, and Transgression in Gothic World Literature & Film: New Approaches to the Ethics of Difference Conference Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada, 29 September-2 October 2023 [on line]. Deadline: 15 May 2023. this conference will underline the … Continue reading →

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CFPs: Gothic folklore, chimeras, fairy-tale horror, Dracula and vampires

Posted on 3rd March 2023 by William the Bloody

Some CFPs for articles and a conference–deadlines approaching! 1. FOGO Conference 2023: Folklore and Gothic: Supernatural Presences and Environments in Europe and the Americas Universidad de León (España), 5-7 July 2023. Deadline: 1 April 2023. This conference aims to open … Continue reading →

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Lost Hearts: A Gothic Love Story

Posted on 14th February 2023 by Sam George

The poet Shelley was drawn to the young Mary Godwin due to her melancholy habit of reading on her mother’s grave; the gothic site of their courtship; it’s said to be where they consummated their passion…. When Shelley died in … Continue reading →

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CFPs: Byron, monsters, the Brontës, SFF, fairytale horror

Posted on 9th February 2023 by William the Bloody

We’ve been very lax about adding news to the blog lately and we do apologise (work pressure, ill health, project deadlines, etc.). However, there does seem to be a lot going on and here are some recent CFPs for conferences … Continue reading →

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Marcus Sedgwick (1968-2022)

Posted on 2nd December 2022 by William the Bloody

We are very saddened to hear of the death of August Sedgwick, who wrote as Marcus Sedgwick, on 15 November. August was a brilliant writer who wrote novels for children, young adults, and adults (though he wasn’t fond of the … Continue reading →

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