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Gothic literature is a genre of writing that is characterised by its exploration of darker themes, with a particular penchant for Gothic architecture, the supernatural, religion, and the past. Read on to learn all about this literary genre!
This type of fiction was called Gothic because much of its inspiration was drawn from medieval buildings and ruins, many of which are Gothic in architectural style. It commonly featured castles and monasteries equipped with subterranean passages, hidden panels, chambers of torture, and dark towers.
Gothic Literature. Let’s start by answering the most pressing question: what is gothic literature? Gothic literature is characterised by its macabre aesthetic and tropes. The genre tends to blend elements of horror, romance, fantasy and mystery together.
Learn about the contexts, conventions and key examples of Gothic literature in this guide for KS3 English students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize.
We present 13 specially selected gothic films to see by the age of 13. These resources and lesson ideas been created by teachers to accompany the BFI Gothic: The Dark Heart of Film season and are intended to enchant and enthral young people of all ages, but especially those aged 13.
9 sty 2024 · Explore the dark and mysterious world of Gothic literature and learn all about what makes a story Gothic with our Elements of Gothic Literature blog!
7 mar 2023 · The Gothic is, in many ways, a formula, a collection of plot devices, character types, and other tropes that can be rearranged and subverted to tell a story — and incorporated into works of any genre. Let's take a look at some key gothic elements and tropes.