Gothic Novel

The Gothic Novel

1-Who invented the Gothic Novel?

The gothic Novel or Gothic Fiction was invented by the English author Horace Walpole.

2-What was the first Gothic Novel?

The first Gothic Novel was published by the author Horace Walpole in England.

3-When was it first published?

It was published it in the year 1764. in England.

4-Which basic elements of horror didn't you include in your list?

We didn't include these words:

•  footsteps approaching 
•  ruins of buildings
•  lights in abandoned rooms
• baying of distant dogs or wolves
• doors suddenly slamming shut
• gusts of wind blowing out lights
• clanking chains
• rain, especially blowing
• sighs, moans, howls, eerie sounds

Vocabulary

• attributed - atribuit
• witnessed - testimoni
• trap - trampa
• eerie - inquietant
• howls - udolar
• moans - gemegar
• sighs -suspir