The second edition of this best-selling book is aslively and accessible as the first edition. Advice, support and both active and reflective tasks take the students through the stages of research as well as encouraging them to consider social and cultural issues, such as working with their supervisor and other researchers.
Focusing on the works of twentieth-century and contemporary female writers, this book explores how their Gothic ghost stories illuminate the intersections of personal and political struggles. Through themes of possession and visitations, these narratives reveal the historical marginalization of women, who have often been confined to domestic roles. By portraying women's experiences as akin to ghostly presences, the stories confront violence, oppression, and societal expectations, allowing these voices to challenge and critique the status quo.