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:
Creators:
Mackley, J. S.
Editors:
Phillips, L. and Witchard, A.
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
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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