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It's not really clear why -- one of the first gothic novels was The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole. He said he was tired of reading medieval romances!
It seems as though the world was just ready for a mix of romance and spookiness, just as recently they seem to be ready for a mix of vampires and romance!
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∙ 12y ago
Gothic fiction was popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries due to its ability to convey themes of the supernatural, Horror, and unexplained mysteries. It offered an escape from everyday life and provided readers with a sense of thrill and excitement. Additionally, the genre incorporated elements of romance and melodrama, making it appealing to a wide audience.
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∙ 14y agoGothicl iterature was popular because it was.
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∙ 16y agoYes. Some authors managed to make a living by writing by writing 'Gothick' horror stories.
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∙ 14y agoIt is fun and fantasy .
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What kinde of novel is ''Frankenstein''?
"Frankestein" is a Science Fiction novel,or gothic science fiction.
What sort of architecture is associated with gothic fiction?
well in gothic fiction are things like castles and abandoned places :)
Who in vented gothic fiction?
horace walpole
What is the genre of The Bad Beginning?
The genre is Gothic fiction, absurdist fiction, Steampunk and Mystery
What Genre is seires of Unfourtionet events?
Gothic fiction, absurdist fiction, Steampunk, and Mystery.
What has the author Madeleine Brent written?
Madeleine Brent has written: 'Wilde Blume Gluck' 'Stormswift' -- subject(s): 1980s, Fiction, Gothic, Historical, Romance, Suspense 'A filha do pescador' 'Merlin's Keep' -- subject(s): 1970s, Fiction, Fiction in English, Gothic, Romance, Suspense 'Merlin's keep' 'Tregaron's Daughter' 'Golden Urchin' -- subject(s): 1980s, Fiction, Gothic, Romance, Suspense 'The Capricorn Stone' -- subject(s): 1970s, Fiction, Fiction in English, Gothic, Romance
Sensation fiction is based on the dark and mysterious novel?
gothic
What genre does lemony snicket write in?
Gothic tragedy.
What type of genre is The carnivorous carnival?
it is suspense, tragedy, children's fiction, gothic fiction, absurdist fiction, steampunk, mystery, and a novel.
What has the author Elizabeth MacAndrew written?
Elizabeth MacAndrew has written: 'The Gothic tradition in fiction' -- subject(s): English Horror tales, English fiction, Gothic revival (Literature), History and criticism
Is shadow gothic?
Shadow is not inherently gothic. Gothic typically refers to a style of architecture, fashion, or fiction that is characterized by its dark and mysterious elements. While shadows can be associated with darkness or mystery, they are not exclusive to the gothic aesthetic.
What kind of fiction is 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
It is a gothic horror short story.
