LibGuides: Year 8 English Frankenstein Playscript: Gothic Genre

What is the Gothic genre?

The term Gothic fiction refers to a style of writing that is characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion. [source]

Gothic Fiction: Definition, Characteristics & Authors

NYPL History of Gothic

The Brief HIstory of Gothic Horror

The Brief History of Gothic Romance

History of the Gothic Genre

Why should you read Edgar Allan Poe?

Titan of terror: the dark imagination of H.P. Lovecraft

Famous Gothic authors

Edgar Allen Poe
Mary Shelly
Bram Stoker
The life of Bram Stoker; his works, legacy, resources, estate.
HP Lovecraft
The life of Lovecraft, his writings, creations, studies, popular culture.

For Teachers

Dark Imaginings: an exhibition of early gothic fiction
Dark Imaginings is an exhibition that explores the origins of gothic fiction.
Exhibition: Dark imaginings: Gothic tales of wonder
In 18th century Europe a revolutionary shift in literary and artistic expression took place that became known as ‘the Gothic’.