Gothic books and short stories are an important part of literary history, and several are defining titles in the genre. The term is often vague, but at its core, gothic stories spark fear in a reader.

Eek! Good luck. Gothic literature is a genre of fiction which first became popular during the 18th century. Although many of the most famous Gothic novels were written during the Victorian times ...

That may be true; yet this interpretation does not do justice to the full symbolic import of the Gothic genre, especially after the bourgeoisie had come to power. 2. The Romantic Outsider: An ...

This article contains spoilers. Horror movies aren’t especially known for their delicate themes and social commentary, but fans had high hopes for Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, which promised ...

Given that the popularity of the horror genre is still so prevalent, it begs the question: what is so engaging about horror? Where does it ...

The Pale Blue Eye is paternal gothic. As a genre, the gothic generates allure and unease through the idea that the past and its values exert pressure on the audience’s present. The past makes ...