"The name refers to Gothic architecture of the European Middle Ages, which was characteristic of the settings of early Gothic novels."
This topic covers the use of specific settings in Gothic literature, such as haunted castles, crumbling ruins, and mysterious forests, which often add to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the genre.
Gothic architecture: The architectural style associated with the Gothic era, including its use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and ornate, often sinister decoration.
Gothic fiction: A genre of literature characterized by elements of horror, romance, and suspense, often featuring themes of mystery, the supernatural, and the macabre.
Gothic tropes: Common storytelling devices found in gothic literature, such as haunted houses, curses, ghosts, and dark, foreboding landscapes.
Gothic literature history: A comprehensive review of the origins and development of gothic literature over time, including its major authors, works, and themes.
Gothic art: Artistic works inspired by the Gothic era, featuring motifs such as gargoyles, flying buttresses, and stained glass windows.
Gothic fashion: The fashion trends and styles associated with the gothic subculture, often featuring black clothing, dark makeup, and dramatic imagery.
Gothic music: The music genres and artists that embody the gothic style, including goth rock, darkwave, and industrial.
Gothic philosophy: Philosophical and intellectual concepts associated with the gothic movement, including existentialism, Romanticism, and the sublime.
Gothic subculture: A subculture of individuals who identify with the gothic aesthetic, fashion, and music, and often share values such as individualism and nonconformity.
Gothic symbolism: Symbolism and iconography associated with the gothic era and its literature, including crosses, skulls, and other macabre imagery.
The Castle: A traditional Gothic setting, featuring a large, foreboding castle or mansion with numerous hidden passages, secret rooms, and a mysterious air of danger.
The Monastery/Abbey: Often featuring ancient, crumbling monasteries or abbeys with a surrounding landscape of misty moors, forests, or mountains.
The Ruin: The setting of an abandoned or ruined estate that was once a symbol of wealth and elegance.
The Asylum: A forbidding structure, typically an insane asylum, where the main character is imprisoned, tortured, or experimented on.
The Cemetery: A dark and dismal environment, often haunted by ghosts, where tragedies or horrors are perpetrated.
The Island: An isolated place with limited connections to the outside world, featuring remote castles, lighthouses, or buildings.
The City: An urban setting with decaying buildings, dark alleyways, and perpetual fog.
The Forest: A dense, ominous forest where supernatural creatures, mysterious phenomena, and a sense of danger are prevalent.
The Manor: A grand country estate, often inhabited by rich and powerful families who hide dark secrets and mysterious pasts.
The Underground: This setting typically consists of caves, catacombs, or sewers that hide secrets and mysteries that lurk in the shadows.
The Ghost Town: An abandoned town or village often featuring decrepit buildings and a ghostly presence.
The Shipwreck: A setting in which survivors of shipwrecks are stranded on remote islands, forced to deal with a series of challenges and mysterious happenings.
The Crypt: A location where the dead are kept, often featuring eerie catacombs and tombs filled with dark secrets.
The Mansion: A large and intimidating mansion where the main characters are trapped or trapped inside, often surrounded by sinister characters, cruel intentions, and unresolved mysteries.
The Church: Often featuring a grand cathedral or church, this setting may include ancient cult rituals, demonic possession, or exorcisms.
"The first work to call itself Gothic was Horace Walpole's 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto."
"Contributors included Clara Reeve, Ann Radcliffe, William Thomas Beckford, and Matthew Lewis."
"Works by the Romantic poets, and novelists such as Mary Shelley, Charles Maturin, Walter Scott, and E. T. A. Hoffmann frequently drew upon gothic motifs in their works."
"The early Victorian period continued the use of gothic aesthetic in novels by Charles Dickens and the Brontë sisters."
"...as well as works by the American writers Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne."
"Later well-known works were Dracula by Bram Stoker, Richard Marsh's The Beetle, and Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."
"Twentieth-century contributors include Daphne du Maurier, Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Anne Rice, and Toni Morrison."
"Gothic fiction, sometimes called Gothic horror..."
"Gothic fiction is a loose literary aesthetic of fear and haunting."
"Gothic architecture of the European Middle Ages... was characteristic of the settings of early Gothic novels."
"later subtitled 'A Gothic Story'"
"The Gothic influence continued into the early 19th century..."
"...novels by Charles Dickens and the Brontë sisters..."
"Later well-known works were Dracula by Bram Stoker..."
"...works by the American writers Edgar Allan Poe..."
"Works by the Romantic poets... frequently drew upon gothic motifs..."
"Twentieth-century contributors include Daphne du Maurier, Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Anne Rice, and Toni Morrison."
"Gothic fiction, sometimes called Gothic horror (primarily in the 20th century)..."
"...Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."