The History of Gothic Fiction & Dark Academia - Talks in the Pub
What it is
We are running two talks this evening, for tickets to 'The History of the Female Vampire, please click here.
Dark Academia is everywhere right now – in books, film, TV, fashion and home decor. Think autumn, sepia tones, and old universities full of secrets. This talk introduces you to the history of Dark Academia, and looks at why it appeals so strongly to audiences today.
On one hand, it draws on classic Gothic ideas – murder, dark magic, hidden crimes. But on the other, it also speaks to very modern worries: about education becoming a business, and about who really gets access to knowledge and privilege in the first place.
Doors open at 6pm, talk starts at 6:15pm - come down early to grab a good seat
Questions
When does The History of Gothic Fiction & Dark Academia - Talks in the Pub start and end?
The History of Gothic Fiction & Dark Academia - Talks in the Pub runs Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 18:00 until 19:30.
Where is The History of Gothic Fiction & Dark Academia - Talks in the Pub?
The History of Gothic Fiction & Dark Academia - Talks in the Pub takes place at Hen & Chicken Bristol, 210 North St, Southville Bristol, Bristol.
How much are tickets for The History of Gothic Fiction & Dark Academia - Talks in the Pub?
Tickets for The History of Gothic Fiction & Dark Academia - Talks in the Pub cost from £12 on the official ticket shop.
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