Transplantation Gothic: Tissue Transfer in Literature, Film, and Medicine

"Transplantation Gothic: Tissue Transfer in Literature, Film, and Medicine" delves into the macabre and fascinating world of tissue transplantation across various media. This scholarly work, featuring contributions from renowned experts in literature, film studies, and medical humanities, explores themes of identity, body integrity, and the uncanny. By examining classic and contemporary texts, films, and case studies, the book unveils the cultural and ethical implications of grafting human tissue. A must-read for those intrigued by the intersection of science and the gothic, this volume offers a compelling analysis of how tissue transfer shapes our understanding of the human body.