Gothic literature originated in the 18th century and deals with supernatural themes and settings that confront social taboos. It is characterized by dark, mysterious settings like graveyards and decaying places and creates an atmosphere of dread. Some prominent Gothic authors include Horace Walpole, considered the first Gothic novelist; Ann Radcliffe; Mary Shelley, who wrote Frankenstein; and Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula. Other famous Gothic novels include Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Gothic literature aimed to confront social problems and ideas through supernatural manifestations.

1. Gothic
literature
By: Álvaro Calvo y Ana Herrero

2. INDEX
• Where does it come from?
• What is gothic literature?
• Purpose of gothic literature
• Main characteristics
• Main authors
• Main books
• Main films
• Bibliography

3. WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
• The name comes from the Goths, a Germanic tribe who invaded the
Romans.
• In the 17th century the English called Barbarians Goths.
• In the 18th century, it was considered an alternate way of creating
beauty and art.
• Goth is a term that refers not only for literature it also represent art
and architecture
• Horace Walpole wrote the first Gothic nove; The Castle of Otranato in
the 1700’s.

4. WHAT IS GOTHIC LITERATURE?
• A type of literature that forces people to deal with the problems
of society.
• A story that deals with supernatural elements and themes that
are considered forbidden.
• The setting must happen on a frontier, whether it be societal or
physical , such as the mind , space , the old west , pastures of
england and the forest.

5. PURPOSE OF GOTHIC
LITERATURE
• To confront social problems and ideas normally
considered “taboo”. Especially in Victorian society.
• Usual there is a manifestation of social, politicial world
problems
Ways to solve them

6. MAIN CHARACTERISTIC
• The scenes are performed in dark places like
graveyards, churches and with decay.
• It uses pinturesque scenery and a atmosphere of
exoticism, mistery and dread
Debauchery Sex Death

7. MAIN AUTHORS
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) Horace Walpole (1717-1797)

8. MAIN AUTHORS
Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) Mary Shelley (1797-1851)

9. MAIN BOOKS
Frankenstein
Mary W.Shelley
Dracula
Bram Stoker
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson

10. MAIN FILMS
Dracula
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg4NO2M0Z
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