The Evolution Of The Gothic Genre In English Literature: Analyzing The Influence Of Historical, Social, And Cultural Factors On The Development Of Gothic Fiction From The 18th Century To The Present Day

Abstract

The author of this analysis elucidates the origins of Gothic literature, how it evolved throughout time, and how it has affected modern society in this piece. Because of the elements and attributes that are portrayed in an illogical and nonsensical manner, the genre is contentious in and of itself. The number of people who are interested in science and technology has significantly increased in the twenty-first century. Every theory or hypothesis must demonstrate reason and logic in order to be embraced by the broader public. It is possible to see that readers are treating science fiction with the same caution that science has shown. It would seem from this that stories featuring themes or aspects related to death, mystery, suspense, the paranormal, omens, curses, dread, or horror are not particularly appealing to readers. However, this literary subgenre still has a stable position in the literary canon and occasionally garners more attention than other subgenres. In other words, the concepts and components that comprise the Gothic genre have existed since the dawn of time and have had a profound influence on human existence. Both television and cinema present the narrative and gothic horror genres. Fear, anxiety, right and wrong, are all too common even in this day and age. Not only that, but people enjoy reading scary and deadly stories for their own fun. Furthermore, an effort is being made to look at this literary genre from the perspective of the motion picture business.