Gothic Origins

In this episode, we receive our first introduction to the Gothic -- what does the term mean? What are its origins? Is it just waiflike women in white nightgowns in old mansions holding a candelabra? Once we know where the Gothic comes from, we'll start to think how we can apply this to fiction now.

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References:

Baldick, C. & R. Midhall. (2012). "Gothic Criticism". In A New Companion to the Gothic, ed. D. Punter. John Wiley & Sons.

Spooner, C. (2017). Post-Millennial Gothic: Comedy, Romance, and the Rise of Happy Gothic. Bloomsbury.