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 …

Nov 10, 2025 · Such fiction is called Gothic because its imaginative impulse was drawn from medieval buildings and ruins; Gothic novels commonly use such settings as castles or monasteries equipped …

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.

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 22, 2022 · What Is Gothic Fiction? Also known as Gothic horror, Gothic fiction is a literary genre characterized by elements of mystery, horror, and the supernatural.

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 …

Mar 12, 2025 · Gothic literature has been haunting readers for centuries. Here’s a guide to the genre’s captivating history and key elements, along with the essential list of ten entrancing Gothic tales.

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, …

Jun 3, 2024 · Gothic fiction is a literary genre known for its elements of horror, mystery and the supernatural. Authors use decaying and age-old settings such as castles, churches or grand estates …

Jun 16, 2025 · Gothic fiction is a literary genre that combines elements of horror, death, and romance, often set against dark, mysterious, and decaying backdrops like castles, ruins, or haunted houses.