Mackley, J. S. (2010) Gog and Magog: guardians of the city. In: Phillips, L. and Witchard, A. (eds.) London Gothic: Place, Space and the Gothic Imagination. London: Continuum. pp. 121-139.
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| Abstract: | This paper discusses the references to the giant Gogmagog in three British Origin legends; it also traces the evolution of the characters of Gog and Magog through their role in London pageants and their presence in the London Guildhall; finally, it discusses the giants as revenants in relation to Derrida’s Specters of Marx |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | London, Gothic, mythology, Albion, Gogmagog |
| Subjects: |
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GR Folklore > GR500 Supernatural beings, demonology, fairies, ghosts, charms, etc. P Language and Literature > PR English literature > PR951 Folk literature |
| Creators: | Mackley, J S |
| Editors: | Phillips, Lawrence and Witchard, Anne |
| Publisher: | Continuum |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing Research Centres > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing |
| Date: | 3 October 2010 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 121-139 |
| Title of Book: | London Gothic: Place, Space and the Gothic Imagination |
| Series Name: | Continuum literary studies |
| Place of Publication: | London |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9781441106827 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/4068 |
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