Gothic fiction is a genre that often explores themes of the supernatural, death, and the macabre, while also incorporating elements of romance. It thrives on creating atmospheres of suspense, fear, and unease, making it a fertile ground to blend romance with darker themes like death and the unknown, creating a unique narrative experience. The juxtaposition of these contrasting elements adds complexity and depth to the storytelling, making it both engaging and emotionally rich for readers.
"Gothic fiction (sometimes referred to as Gothic horror) is a genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. As a genre, it is generally believed to have been invented by the English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fiction
Gothic literature is a type of fiction that shows elements of romance and mystery. It may include supernatural or paranormal elements as well as horror.
Vampires are most often found in Gothic Fiction. The best known work is Dracula which is one of the penultimate examples of Gothic Literature. However recently there has been a draw to include Vampires in Romance Novels. Particularly Teen Supernatural Romance Novels.
Ed Cameron has written: 'The psychopathology of the Gothic romance' -- subject(s): Psychology, Pathological, in literature, Gothic fiction (Literary genre), English, Psychoses in literature, Psychoanalysis and literature, History and criticism, Neuroses in literature, Deviant behavior in literature
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
Horror and Romance. Gothic literature must be able to thrill and terrify the reader.
Horror fiction, horror literature and also horror fantasy is a genre of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, scare or startle viewers/readers by inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie and frightening atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural. Often the central menace of a work of Horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society. The genre has ancient origins which were reformulated in the 18th century as Gothic horror, with publication of the Castle of Otranto (1764) byHorace Walpole.
Diane Long Hoeveler has written: 'Gothic feminism' -- subject(s): English Feminist fiction, English Horror tales, English fiction, Femininity in literature, Feminism and literature, Feminist fiction, English, Gender identity in literature, Gothic revival (Literature), History, History and criticism, Horror tales, English, Sex role in literature, Women and literature, Women authors
Allan Lloyd Smith has written: 'American gothic fiction' -- subject(s): American Horror tales, American fiction, Gothic revival (Literature), History and criticism 'Uncanny American fiction' -- subject(s): American Psychological fiction, History and criticism, Psychoanalysis and literature, Repression (Psychology) in literature, Sex in literature, Subconsciousness in literature, Supernatural in literature 'The analysis of motives' -- subject(s): American Psychological fiction, American fiction, History and criticism, Psychology and literature
Gothic literature is not confined to any particular time period. It is simply literature that has elements of both horror and romance. There have been surges of Gothic literature in many different time periods, but it is not contained to just one era.
Technically it is because gothic fiction is a blend of elements both horror and romance. i for one love the nightmare before Christmas but yes it is considered gothic.
Elizabeth MacAndrew has written: 'The Gothic tradition in fiction' -- subject(s): English Horror tales, English fiction, Gothic revival (Literature), History and criticism