Gothic Literature

Eight of the best sites for gothic literature. Know of another site that should be on this list? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related searches: Old Books, Gothic Jewelry, Book Stores)

1. Gothic Fiction at Wikipedia - What makes a work of literature “Gothic”? This page offers ideas on what generally qualifies as Gothic literature and a history of Gothic fiction. (en.wikipedia.org)

2. Elements of the Gothic Novel - Set your story in a castle, throw in some ancient prophecy, supernatural events and women in distress, and you’re halfway to writing Gothic literature. See the other important elements here, most originated by the first Gothic novelist, Horace Walpole. (www.virtualsalt.com)

3. The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story - Considered by many to be the novel that defined Gothic literature, originally published in 1764 by Horace Walpole. Buy it at Amazon.com. (www.amazon.com)

4. Gothic Literature at eNotes.com - This overview of the Gothic literature genre is split into sections offering a history of Gothic literature, Gothic themes and settings, a list of past and current authors writing in the Gothic style (or influenced by it) and more. (www.enotes.com)

5. The Literary Gothic - Comprehensive guide to “classic” Gothic writers and novels as well as “post-Gothic” fiction written before the mid-20th Century. (www.litgothic.com)

6. Gothic Literature Collection at University of Michigan Library - Provides full text of some gothic literature books and publications from the 1700s, 1800s and early 1900s, and “search only” access to others — 30+ books available here altogether. (sdr.lib.umich.edu)

7. Zittaw Press - Independent book publisher “specialising in scholarly editions of early Gothic and Romantic texts.” Check out their current Gothic literature and upcoming Gothic fiction. (www.zittaw.com)

8. Grotesque, A Gothic Epic - Illustrated, online gothic novel. Plot: “Historical epic adventure that unfolds in the Late Middle Ages. Squire Lazarus Gogu is a winged grotesque who is thrown into the hostile world of pious men who would kill him and fallen angels who are bent on escaping Hell. Under seemingly impossible circumstances, Lazarus must fight to stay alive, keep his faith, and stop the unfolding of a medieval Armageddon.” (www.gegraven.com)

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