The gothic novel was invented by Horace Walpole, whose The Castle of Otranto (1764) contains essentially all the elements that constitute the genre. Walpole's novel was imitated not only in the eighteenth century and not only in the novel form, but it has influenced the novel, the short story, poetry, and even film making up to the present day.
What was the first Gothic ? It was The Castle of Otranto-
When it was first published? It was published on 1764.
What elements didn't you include to your list?
Monsters, a atmosphere of mystery and suspense, monsters, dark shadows, ghosts, phantoms, visions, prophecy, fearness, dark seals, ruined shrines, ruined buildings, fleash and blood (gore), jumpscares, screams, escape running, murderer, oppression, possesions, demons, paranormal activity...
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