# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: How have horror and ghost stories challenged gender norms? Explore the feminist side of Gothic literature. With Q&A.About this Event“Gothic fiction” is likely to bring to mind stories involving mystery and horror that feature ruined castles, wild landscapes, haunted portraits, vampires, ghosts and other monsters. But what does it have to do with feminism? This talk traces Gothic fiction from its 18th-century origins to the 1890s and beyond, revealing how women writers used the gothic style to criticise gender inequality.Join Dr Victoria Margree to explore how female Gothic stories recast the ancient castle – where heroines are imprisoned by villainous men – as a nightmarish version of the family home, where women were expected to obey fathers, husbands, or brothers. Explore how late Victorian era stories like Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) came to criticise the rising women’s liberation movement. The talk concludes by considering the enduring link between Gothic and feminist politics, with a look at a 2024 TV adaptation of a late-Victorian female Gothic ghost story.Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!Follow us on IG @seedtalksSpeaker Bio:Dr Victoria Margree is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Brighton, where she teaches literature and philosophy. Her research specialisms include feminist theory and politics, women’s writing, Victorian and neo-Victorian literature, Gothic fiction and ghost stories. She is the author of a book on British Women’s Short Supernatural Fiction, 1860-1890 (Palgrave, 2019) and another on second wave radical feminist Shulamith Firestone (Zero, 2018), and she has co-edited an essay collection on the Victorian / Edwardian popular fiction writer, Richard Marsh (Manchester University Press, 2018). She has been interviewed for podcasts or online events about Richard Marsh, Shulamith Firestone, and M.R. James and Eleanor Scott.Testimonials from our guests⭐ Truly riveting talks, always enjoy these - a great way to spend an evening with some pals. Already looking forward to the next one. - Alexander P ⭐ Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S⭐ Been to a few talks and all have been super interesting. An enjoyable evening to go to either alone or with friends. The talks make for stimulating conversation. Highly recommend! - Daisy Jhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R62Jjr0tuFgAgenda?: 07:00 PMDoors Open?: 07:30 PMTalk Starts - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton/gothic-fiction-and-the-female-writer-women-who-shaped-gothic-horror/100001974965964364 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14, max: 33, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Brighton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Brighthelm Centre - **lat**: 50.8260197 - **long**: -0.1422087 - **full address**: Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/51f2f8ba8fb141babdf96d7837344f579b7bd237a25e44923ff66a6077fa2f5a-rimg-w1200-h519-dcc8e5f7-gmir.jpg?v=1764001078 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror being held? - **A:** Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror takes place on Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror? - **A:** Ticket prices for Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror range from GBP 14 to GBP 33 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdGBP 14 + GBP 1 feeAvailableEarly Bird for 2GBP 24 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 16 + GBP 1 feeAvailableGeneral Admission for 2GBP 30 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFinal ReleaseGBP 18 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFinal Release for 2GBP 33 + GBP 3 feeAvailableVIP SeatingGBP 19 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror? - **A:** Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror is organized by JAW Talks & Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer: Women who shaped gothic horror is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brighton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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