Later, Gothic fiction evolved through well-known works like Dracula by Bram Stoker, The Beetle by Richard Marsh, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, and The Picture …

Apr 29, 2025 · Gothic literature often includes dark settings, mystery, fear, and an old house with secrets. Famous Gothic authors include Edgar Allan Poe, who perfected the genre with his dark and …

Nov 10, 2025 · The term Gothic novel refers to Romantic pseudomedieval fiction having a prevailing atmosphere of mystery and terror. Its heyday was the 1790s, but it underwent frequent revivals in …

Aug 19, 2025 · Gothic literature began as a reaction to the Enlightenment and was influenced by medieval architecture. This article explores the origins of the Gothic literary genre.

Born in 18th century England with Horace Walpole's 'The Castle of Otranto' (1764), Gothic literature explores humanity's darkest fears through haunted castles, supernatural creatures, psychological …

Oct 22, 2024 · Dark, chilling, and characterised by looming terror, the Gothic novel has been hugely popular and influential for centuries. But behind the more superficial hallmarks of crumbling buildings, …

Apr 30, 2025 · Gothic literature shares some characteristics with the romance, a literary genre popular in the late medieval period that featured magic, battles between heroes and monsters, and an …

Jul 2, 2025 · This article will dissect the key features that define gothic literature, exploring their manifestations and potential relevance to understanding contemporary technological narratives.

Jun 25, 2025 · Horace Walpole published The Castle of Otranto and he is the first one to call a story, a 'gothic' story.” At the time, the term “gothic” was synonymous with “medieval” and it was almost …

Jun 4, 2020 · Gothic literature has everything you could ever want in a tale of terror. Its tales shock you out of your everyday experiences — but they’re so uncannily enthralling you may well wish to remain …