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Dark Retellings of Classic Novels Draw New Attention
Original: Dark Retellings of Classic Books Like ‘Jane Eyre,’ ‘Frankenstein’ and More
The New York Times is highlighting a wave of dark retellings of classic literature, including 'Jane Eyre' and 'Frankenstein'. Publishers continue to reimagine beloved 19th-century novels through gothic, horror-leaning or subversive angles, giving familiar characters and settings a sinister new treatment. Readers and critics are weighing in on whether these reworkings honour the originals or trade on their names.
Why now: Gothic retellings of canonical novels remain a strong publishing trend, and a prominent feature on the topic is driving conversation among readers.
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