Guest Lecture

Gothic Literature: An American Phenomenon and Its Roots in English Literature

Event Information

  • Tuesday, December 12, 2017
  • 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
  • Adam-Kuckhoff-Str. 35, SR 2
  • 06108 Halle (Saale)

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Gothic Literature: An American Phenomenon and Its Roots in English Literature

Prof. James L. Thorson

James L. Thorson has taught English and American Literature in the USA, Yugoslavia, Germany, Byelorussia, and Georgia. Starting out as a specialist in 18th century English literature, he has always kept an eye on American authors and will show today where Americans borrowed ideas from English writers.