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(1) Edgar Allan Poe is a major figure of the gothic literature genre. He was one of the most influential American writers of the 19th century. Here are a few of Poe’s masterpieces that reveal his talent. The Fall of the House of Usher This short story has the gothic motif of ancestral curse because... Continue Reading →
(1) Do you like Harry Potter? I mean, of course you do! If you’re like me, you could read the series over and over again. Next time you do, try to pay more attention to the monsters in the sorcerer’s world. Here are a few: 1. Dementors (2) These are definitely one of the creepiest... Continue Reading →
The Ghost Woman is a Thai horror story that has been told from generations to generations for several decades. It is by far one of the most cherished and well-known ghost story. It has been subject of film, T.V. and opera productions. It originates in Bangkok. When the story was first told during the mid-nineteenth... Continue Reading →
Animals are often present in any kind of stories, gothic ones included. When they are depicted, one can always wonder: why this animal? Why a wolf and not a bear? Why a cat and not a dog? These literary decisions can sometimes arise from the symbolism behind the animal (this is not absolute, the author... Continue Reading →
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