Gothic Fiction, Gothic Cities
St Augustine's Church
George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
6pm
Free but ticketed
This event brings together three academics to discuss the Gothic and how it relates to Jekyll and Hyde. Prof Glennis Byron (Stirling University) will speak on the gothic; Prof Ian Campbell (University of Edinburgh) on Jekyll & Hyde, Hogg and gothic Edinburgh; Prof Laurence Davies (Glasgow University) on gothic London and Edinburgh. Dr Linda Dryden (University of Napier) will chair the speakers' event and Richard Dury (scholar and editor of the RLS website) is coming over from Bergamo for the debate after the talks.
The audience will be invited to join in the debate and explore the Gothic themes of Stevenson's novel. The event is open to all, but Sixth form students are particularly welcome to St Augustine's Church.
Call 0131 557 9821 or email event@cityofliterature.com to book your free ticket.
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