Gothic fiction originates from the 18th and 19th centuries in England and the United States.
Gothic fiction has characteristics such as a dark and mysterious atmosphere, the presence of supernatural elements, and the use of typical settings such as castles or hidden rooms.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is one of the famous works in the Gothic Fiction genre.
The term Gothic comes from the Gothic architecture used in the Middle Ages in Europe.
Gothic fiction works often describe conflicts between good and evil, and often contain dark romantic elements.
Besides Frankenstein, other famous works in the Gothic Fiction genre include Dracula by Bram Stoker and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
Gothic fiction often describes characters who are obsessed with beauty, eternity, and power.
Gothic fiction genre is influenced by horror literature, romantic literature, and gothic literature.
There are many sub-genre in gothic fiction, such as gothic romance, gothic horror, and southern gothic.
Although the Gothic Fiction genre is hundreds of years old, its influence is still felt in literature, film, and popular culture today.