Ebook
The Cock and Anchor
Ebook · Fractal Press
The Cock and Anchor
- Author
- Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
- Series
- Gothic Library
- Language
- English
- Length
- 406 pages
- ISBN
- 9781911429517
- Published
- 15 May 2016
- Imprint
- Fractal Press
- Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
- Gothic
- vampire
- occult
- paranormal
- ghost
- lesbian
- sexuality
- sleepwalk
- mystery
Description
The novella The Cock and Anchor by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a prime example of the gothic mode of narrative. It incorporates themes of supernatural horror, psychological suspense and repressed emotions, all elements that are characteristic of the genre. Le Fanu's work also features a strong focus on the exploration of morality and faith, as exemplified by his representation of the protagonists' inner conflicts.