3. The
Enlightment

6. The Gothic novel comes up against
the rationalism of the period, but
aesthetically speaking
Popular beliefs about vampires and spirits
are rejected.
Popular beliefs about vampires and spirits
These are superstitions for ignorants
are rejected.
These are superstitions for ignorants

7. CharaCteristiCs
Magical and supernatural elements
Dark forests
Rundown Medieval buildings: old castles
Depressive atmosphere

8. authors and novels

9. Edgar Allan Poe

10. Bram Stoker

11. Bram Stoker
DRACULA

12. Oscar Wilde

13. Oscar Wilde
The Portrait of Dorian Gray

14. Ann Radcliffe

15. Mary Shelley

16. Mary Shelly
Frankenstein