Gothic Literature and the Supernatural in New England

Описание: Otis Library presented a hybrid event offering a celebration of two new books and a chance to learn more about the supernatural in New England. This program took place on Monday, August 29 at 6pm in the Otis Library Community Room and live on Zoom.

Faye Ringel, PhD., retired Professor of Humanities at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, is launching her second book on the New England Gothic, The Gothic Literature and History of New England. Published this year by Anthem, a scholarly press based in the UK, it was written entirely during the pandemic--a particularly appropriate time for the Gothic in literature, film, and life. Dr. Ringel will be speaking via Zoom. 

Horror writer Christa Carmen of Westerly was present at the library to speak about her research into Rhode Island’s Gothic history. She is the editor, along with Lauren Elise Daniels, of We Are Providence: Tales of Horror from the Ocean State which makes its debut at this event. Daniels, who grew up in Rhode Island, will be joining the discussion via Zoom from Brisbane, Australia. The new anthology features 20 scary stories by writers who live—or have lived—in Rhode Island. Dr. Ringel wrote the book’s introduction and one of the stories. Many of the authors joined the discussion in person or via Zoom.