GOTHIC LITERATURE What is it Medieval world Late

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GOTHIC LITERATURE

GOTHIC LITERATURE

What is it? Medieval world Late 18 th Century England Popular into 19 th

What is it? Medieval world Late 18 th Century England Popular into 19 th Century in Europe and America Gothic Overview Can refer to architecture as well as literature Gothic architecture – ornate, intricate, flying buttresses, narrow spires, stained glass; sometimes adorned with grotesques – gargoyles, monsters, etc. Source: The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms, 2 nd ed. Murfin and Ray Figure 1: Gothic Architectural examples

Elements of Gothic Literature Horror narrative – doom and gloom Chivalry and magic Dark,

Elements of Gothic Literature Horror narrative – doom and gloom Chivalry and magic Dark, mysterious Secret passages and supernatural events Atmosphere of terror Story line and setting is emphasized over characterization Exaggerated and emotional language

Gothic Literature/Genre “characterized by a general mood of decay, action that is dramatic and

Gothic Literature/Genre “characterized by a general mood of decay, action that is dramatic and generally violent or otherwise disturbing, loves that are destructively passionate, and settings that are grandiose, if gloomy or bleak. ” Romantics viewed Gothic writing as having a “freedom of spirit, variety, mystery, and instinctual authenticity. ” Source: The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms, 2 nd ed. Murfin and Ray Gothic Literature Resource

Gothic Heroes and Heroines Dark history Secrets Hero: Power and charisma over goodness Heroine:

Gothic Heroes and Heroines Dark history Secrets Hero: Power and charisma over goodness Heroine: win hero’s love without losing her soul or “being destroyed in the process” Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester

Gothic Authors Coleridge The Bronte sisters Henry James Mary Shelley Edgar Allan Poe Stephen

Gothic Authors Coleridge The Bronte sisters Henry James Mary Shelley Edgar Allan Poe Stephen King Anne Rice What other past and modern examples can you think of?

The End! For any further questions on Gothic literature contact Professor O’Brien at: erin.

The End! For any further questions on Gothic literature contact Professor O’Brien at: erin. o. ucf@knights. ucf. edu

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