Many of these classic books and short stories have inspired the best gothic horror movies and TV shows, too, although the original literature will forever be stand-outs. Mary Shelleys Frankenstein ...

It was during this time that I became acquainted with the captivating world of Gothic literature. Gothic poetry, in particular, fascinated me with its unique characteristics and themes that delve ...

Southern Gothic combines the hallmarks of Gothic literature and the idiosyncrasies of the South, resulting in a unique and effective genre that has created some of the best horror stories there are.

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The name comes from the inspiration they take from Gothic literature, which has its roots in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Notable authors included Mary Shelly, Walter Scott, Edgar Allen Poe ...

This course will consider works that fall under the very broad genre known as "The Gothic." As this genre is one of highly contested boundaries, we will consider how to define the Gothic, and what ...