FEMALE CHARACTERS IN SHORT STORIES BY ROALD DAHL: BETWEEN GOTHIC AND NEOGOTHIC

Authors

  • Ольга БОЧКАР

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18372/2520-6818.29.7909

Keywords:

Roald Dahl, gothic, neogothic, suspense, female characters

Abstract

The article deals with the history of transformation of female characters in classical gothic tradition. Another issue of the article is female characters in short stories by Roald Dahl which are considered as neogothic.

Author Biography

Ольга БОЧКАР

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Published

2015-04-16

Issue

Section

Language Studies. Translation Studies