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Gothic

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  • 1996 first published
  • 901 pages
  • 2 editions
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Gothic is a 1996 gothic fiction and horror novel by Fred Botting. Much of the action takes place in English-speaking countries. It deals with history and criticism, Theory, Storbritannia and USA.

At about 901 pages, most readers finish it in 16–17 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • American Horror tales
  • English Horror tales
  • Gothic revival, Literature
  • History and criticism
  • Literary form
  • Theory
  • Gothic novel
  • Storbritannia
  • Gothic Revival, Letterkunde
  • USA
  • Schauerroman
  • Roman gothique
  • Histoire et critique
  • Littérature frénétique
  • Engelsk litteratur
  • Gotisk litteratur

Quick answers

Who wrote Gothic?

Gothic was written by Fred Botting and first published in 1996.

What genre is Gothic?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction and Horror.

How long is Gothic?

The median edition has 901 pages, about 16–17 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Gothic?

Readers who like it often enjoy Routledge companion to Gothic, Poe's Children and The Castle of Otranto.

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