gothic literature (frankenstein) Flashcards
1
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fits into the tradition of gothic literature, stories of..
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mystery, horror and the supernatural
2
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when was gothic literature launched and who popularized it
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•launched in the mid to late 18th century by ‘The Castle of Otranto’ (1764) by Horace Walpole
•popularized in 1790s by novels of Ann Radcliffe
3
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where were gothic novels usually set and what did they usually include
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•typically set in eerie, isolated places like castles, monasteries, or wild expenses of nature
•usually include violence, suspense, and mystery
4
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the gloomy setting is ideal for…
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the brooding heroes, monsters, and deranged people in attics who often populate these novels
