The Victorian Gothic: A Discussion and Reading

The New York Nineteenth Century Society is proud to present its first panel discussion on Victorian Gothic literature. Join authors and scholars as they read from and discuss the genre in its many forms, from old favorites like Dracula and Edgar Allan Poe, to rediscovered works by authors like Marie Corelli and Ellen Wood, as well as twenty-first century writing inspired by the Victorian classics.

Afterwards, please join us for informal discussion and socializing at a neighborhood location TBA.

Our distinguished presenters are:

Genevieve Valentine, author, Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti

Leanne Renee Hieber, author, The Twisted Tragedy of Miss Natalie Stewart

Curt Herr, Kutztown State University, editor of many editions of Victorian Gothic novels including the complete Varney the Vampire

Gwen Hyman, Cooper Union

Leah Richards, LaGuardia Community College

Moderated by Catherine Siemann

So please join us and come and learn about old favorites and make new discoveries!

Admission is FREE.

Co-sponsored by the Supernatural Studies Association