The Gothic emerged as a category of literature in the late eighteenth century in stories defined by a spooky atmosphere, ... What are some films and television shows with strong Gothic elements?

In literature, "gothic" fantasy refers to stories with supernatural elements characterized by dark, dour, or macabre tones and ideas, befitting of the gloomy title.

Gothic literature, originating in the 18th century, ... The Gothic genre often delves into the macabre, supernatural, and psychological elements of storytelling, ...

21st-century novels: Today’s resurgence of Gothic literature contemporizes conventional elements of the genre. Must-read: “What Moves the Dead” by T. Kingfisher ...

The dark fantasy subgenre can feature elements of fantasy, historical fiction, mystery, mythology and more. Marianne Gordon, author of 'The Gilded Crown' explains the details.

By exploring elements of Gothic tradition in books such as Noite na taverna (Night in the tavern; 1855), a novel with scenes of violence, orgies, incest, and cannibalism, and Macario (1852), a story ...

Today’s goth culture draws inspiration from ‘70s and ‘80s Gothic rock, which itself borrowed the morbid and morose elements of Gothic literature and classic horror cinema. Translated into ...

Poe's work during the 1830s and 1840s solidified his legacy as a master of Gothic fiction. His tales often explored the darkest corners of the human psyche, mixing elements of mystery, horror, and ...

Gothic architecture first emerged in the 12th century and was most closely related with church architecture, though other uses did exist. In religious settings, it was meant to suggest the superhuman.