Gothic Fanaticism

Gothic Fanaticism: Protestant Anxiety in Nineteenth-Century Fiction is a scholarly work of literary criticism published by Edinburgh University Press. Written by Alyssa Q Johnson, this volume examines the complex discourse surrounding religious fanatics within the context of nineteenth-century British Gothic fiction. The text explores how these narratives reflect the social and spiritual tensions of the era.

This study of literary criticism focuses on the intersection of faith and fear, analyzing how Protestant anxiety manifests in the Gothic genre. By investigating specific tropes and characterizations, Gothic Fanaticism: Protestant Anxiety in Nineteenth-Century Fiction provides a detailed analysis of the religious fanatic as a recurring figure in period literature. The book offers a rigorous academic perspective on the psychological and cultural drivers of these fictional representations.