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The Castle of Otranto is considered the first supernatural English novel and also the first gothic novel. It describes itself as a translation of an Italian story from the Middle Ages about ...

Deliciously dark and governed by a uniquely sublime aesthetic, Gothic novels have captured the spirit and imagination of readers across the globe since Horace Walpole first wrote The Castle of ...

The Castle of Otranto is considered the first supernatural English novel and also the first gothic novel. It describes itself as a translation of an Italian story from the Middle Ages about ...

Discover the great Margaret Atwood’s books that explore powerful themes, from dystopian futures to profound human connections ...

Threaded through the narrative is a powerfully posed question: what are our responsibilities as members of a community?

Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, recommends four of his personal favorite creepy books to read in October. By Gilbert CruzKaren Hanley and Claire Hogan These terrifying ...

Sensual, dark and thrilling, Bram Stoker's Dracula remains the seminal work of Gothic fiction. When Jonathan Harker is summoned to Transylvania to finalize a property deal for the mysterious Count ...

Isabel Cañas is swiftly emerging as a voice in contemporary Gothic literature, skillfully weaving horror, romance, and ...