Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
October 30, 3:00 pm  •  Presented by Patricia Fulbright

Welcome to the imaginary realm where an eerie Gothic flame illuminates our human world in unfamiliar, dark, even frightening dimensions. Allow yourself to enter an ancient, remote castle or, perhaps, the shadowy crypt of an abandoned abbey to discover dreadful secrets of unspeakable evil, of uncanny forces at play. For a time visit a mysterious place that entraps unsuspecting visitors and reveals terrifying evidence that the dead return to life. Such are the theatrical elements and themes of Gothic tales, stories that have entertained us for centuries. This presentation will focus on early iconic myths and stories alight with Gothic fire. We will explore both mythological and psychological dimensions of this Gothic literature.

Patricia Fulbright has taught mythology and literature at Clark College. She is a lifelong student of Neoplatonic philosophy and ancient Greek literature.