Essays in Petto

"Essays in Petto" is a collection of essays by English writer Montague Summers, first published in 1928. Within them, Summers explores the subject of Gothic literature, looking in particular at the work of notable writers including Ann Radcliffe, Jane Austen, Byron, and others. A detailed examination of Gothic romance by a master of the supernatural. Contents include: "Ann Radcliffe", "Jane Austen", "Byron's 'Lovely Rosa'", "The Marquis de Sade", "A Restoration Prompt-Book", "Pepys' 'Doll C...