Description
Amidst the eerie castles, striking landscapes and medieval settings of the Gothic, these female writers called into question male-dominated society and used the supernatural as a vehicle for the sensual.
Discover the forgotten early mothers of the Gothic including Eleanor Sleath, Eliza Parsons and Maria Regina Roche, all mentioned in Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey.
Join Gaskell Society Chair, Dr Diane Duffy, to uncover the forgotten women of the gothic in this terrifying talk. Diane has a PhD in 19th century women’s writing from the University of Manchester and became a volunteer at Elizabeth Gaskell House in Oct 2014 just after the house opened. Since then she has been a room steward and tour guide and has done a number of talks both at the house and as outreach as well as taking part in many dramatic readings.
‘Loved Dr Diane Duffy’s meticulous research and lively talk’ Previous attendee
Part of our Short Stories Season – The Gothic.
Recorded September 2026.
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Celebrating the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell, Manchester’s most famous Victorian writer. A restored Victorian middle-class house in the heart of a UNESCO City of Literature.
House, Garden and Tea Room open every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11am-4.30pm (last entry 3pm). Second-hand books also on sale from the House.
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