Gothic literature has appeared to the readers from an early age. But since the Victorian era, gothic novels have mesmerized many to the roots. Gothic literature is something that very few have known or read. In 19 century this fiction reading captivated readers for its exciting, thrilling, supernatural elements. The reason for pleasure among Gothic readers is the imagination that writers create beyond thinking.
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Gothic novels directly contributed to the feeling of fear, thrill, excitement, and uneasiness. Authors often used settings like medieval Castles, romanticized in the Medieval period, played a large role in early Gothic writings.
Its popularity grew rapidly throughout the nineteenth century and it is this, I believe, that triggered the settings for many famous Victorian Gothic novels throughout the seventeen and eighteen hundreds.
If you need a quick view of the famous Gothic fiction in the Victorian era, we have combined every novel with the gothic element that makes a masterpiece unique in its own way. Head on further for the complete view into every novel.
Book |
Victorian Published Year | Gothic Element | Reading difficulty |
The Castle of Otranto |
1764 | Mystery, Horror |
Easy |
The Fall of the House of Usher |
1839 |
Psychological Horror, Thriller |
Medium |
Dracula |
1897 | Romance, Horror, Villain | Medium |
Jane Eyre |
1847 | Emotional, Setting |
Easy |
Uncle Silas |
1864 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
Medium |
Wuthering Heights |
1847 |
Anti-hero, Romance |
Difficult |
From supernatural powers to haunted houses, from dark forests to unnerving mountains to threatening storms, Gothic fiction has always attracted readers since the 18 century. So here are some of the famous Gothic Victorian novels picks that you shouldn’t miss.
6. The Castle of Otranto
Book by Horace Walpole
The first Gothic novel to be published in the 18 century is a blend of supernatural horror, romance, curse, deaths is a founding work of gothic fiction. Its core elements became the staples of gothic fiction. A literary genre that Walpole presented The Castle of Otranto is a translation of an Italian story of the time of crusades. Mystery and horror pervades this thrilling tale. The story begins on the wedding day of the only heir of the Prince, Manfred. Shortly before the wedding expectations crushed to pieces. As my first Gothic Novel read, I highly recommend this famous Gothic novel for its more important than just literary but serves a great view to the medieval history.
What makes it a famous Victorian Gothic novel?
Although written in the Victorian times, I did not find it difficult to read. This gothic fiction excites the senses of people who enjoy reading fantasy. An easy and light read that will consume your imagination and soul.
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