California Gothic: The Dark Side of the Dream - Paperback

by Charles L. Crow (Author)

California has always represented new beginnings and opportunities in a golden land. In constructing the California Dream, much has been omitted or repressed. This study explores the dark side of the dream, as revealed in the state's rich tradition of Gothic literature and film.

Author Biography

Charles L. Crow, Professor Emeritus of Bowling Green State University, has authored and edited studies of American regional literatures and of American Gothic.