The gothic novel—one of the most important popular genres in literary history. This article offers a glimpse into the genre and its origins.
It’s a meditation on our notions of success and failure, but it’s also (I think) a song about deep love, especially when it sings “the most natural thing I can do is put my arms around you.” Poignant and beautiful, with soothing keys in the background. ”Gothic Balladeer” ...
From Frankenstein to Dracula, gothic literature is a mainstay of many college and high school English classrooms. First introduced in the 1700s, gothic literature embodies supernatural, mystery, and horror themes. Since its inception, the genre has split into several sub-genres, including gothic ro...
Katey Sagal steals the show as the overbearing and psychotic Harper Dutch, is this slow burner of a Southern Gothic Horror. With a mix of psychological torture, and genuine heartfelt melodrama; it often has something of the made for TV movie quality about it but is carried by some real sol...
When Sam’s ballad comes in, it’s often the ‘reveal’ moment where families embrace, scream, and cry together in celebration. In classic TikTok fashion, the genre has taken a comedic turn, and a spoof trend is now stealing the show. Creators are recreating the videos, but instead of ...
Flannery O'Connor (1925-1964) was an American writer who published 32 short stories in her career. Short stories are intended to be read in a single sitting and are often written in literary genres like horror, science fiction, and southern gothic. ...
What is the significance of the title "A Worn Path"? What are the Gothic elements present in The Veldt? What is significant about the forest in "A Worn Path"? What does darkness symbolize in The Pit and the Pendulum? What is the genre of "A Worn Path"?
Charli XCX‘s music video performance ofYou’re The Oneis obviously a love song from the perspective of a woman finally realizing she’s found “the one” (i.e., the love of her life). But I would like to indulge your creativity to interpret the lyrics (reflected below) a bit differe...
" the art of horror effects underwent a renaissance in the 1970s and ’80s, when visionary artists like Dick Smith ("Scanners"), Rick Baker ("An American Werewolf in London"), Rob Bottin ("The Fog"), and Tom Savini ("Day of the Dead") took the genre to new heights of ...
The Telegraph Midlifers on tour: why now is the time to holiday with friends again by Laura Fowler 11 March 2022 “Island-hopping on a private charter has all the makings of Best. Holiday. Ever. That sense of utter freedom and privilege as you sail wherever the mood takes you, finding ...