Gothic authors have often used what can be an escapist genre for insightful social criticism. Get into the Halloween spirit by listening to the voices for truth in short stories by three very different authors of American Gothic tales.

Co-leaders: Dr. John Getz, Professor Emeritus, Xavier University, and Dr. Kristen Renzi, Professor of English, Xavier University

Suggested readings:
• William Faulkner, “Pantaloon in Black” (1940) Search for:
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• Ralph Ellison, “King of the Bingo Game” (1944) Search for: King of the
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• Ursula K. Le Guin, “The Wife’s Story” (1982)