Category: Gothic Fiction

In The Feather Pillow there are elements that make the genre of the story Gothic Literature and Magical Realism, but the question is if it is Gothic or Magical Realism and if its Gothic would it be Traditional or Modern? The story has elements of the unknown, dark bleak settings, and the supernatural. Thus, the…

Who doesnt love a theatrical drama filled with contemplation? Mary Shelleys Frankenstein is a spectacular adaption of the renowned 1817 gothic novel, Frankenstein, and is a movie lover’s dream, touching the thoughts of viewers since its release in 1994. Today, Branagh has sat down with me to discuss how he has used gothic elements, such…

The Usher mansion is transformed into the lifeless counterpart of the inhabitants. It is a symbol and a valuable character that makes the transition between the realm of the dead and that of the living creatures; it symbolizes death and decomposition. Its walls are encapsulating and suffocating the Usher twins, bringing the fall both inwardly…

In this essay, I will analyse Bram Stoker’s Gothic taking as a reference point his novel Dracula. The main purpose of these pages is to present the aspects conform to conventions of Gothic fiction and the ones that vary from this genre. Gothic fiction is considered a literature and film genre that mainly combines death,…

There are 13 elements of European Gothic. Elements of European Gothic are important in a gothic novel because authors can explore supernatural thoughts and ideas through narration. Two famous stories of the gothic genre are The Fall of The House of Usher ” by Edgar Allan Poe and The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole.…

Look in the mirror and what do you see? What identifies you as a person? Is there an underlying truth about your identity that you are unconscious of? Who do you let influence your appearance and beliefs? The truth is, every external and internal factor in our lives can make up who we are, they…

Edgar Allan Poe is a famous American author. Poe wrote many famous poems such as The Raven and Tell-Tale Hearts. Poes poems are held in high regard today. He is seen as an amazing American author. Although many people believe that Poes mindset while writing poems was insane. Many things will be gone over in…

Edgar Allan Poe is a famous American author. Poe wrote many famous poems such as The Raven and Tell-Tale Hearts. Poes poems are held in high regard today. He is seen as an amazing American author. Although many people believe that Poes mindset while writing poems was insane. Many things will be gone over in…

Spawning in the 18th century was a widely popular genre of literature. Known as gothic literature, it explored the supernatural and mysterious elements of our world. Containing spooky tropes like haunted houses, a spooky castle with trap doors, etc. Not only was this genre spooky it was romantic and maintained intense emotions between characters in…

Emily Jane Bronte was a British narrator and poet. She was born on 30 July 1818 and died on 19 December 1848. Emily is known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights published in 1847 in London under her alias Ellis Bell. Her novel is a classic of English literature. Emily’s character is mysterious and isolated.…