THE GOTHIC NOVEL(G.N),the horror film

• Who invented the G.N?

Horace Walpole invented The gothic novel.

• What was the first G.N?

The Castle of Otranto was the first G.N.

• When was it first published?

It was first published in 1764

• Which horror elements does the text mention?

The text does mention elements likes:

Setting in a castle.

An atmosphere of mystery and suspense.

Supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events.

Women in distress.

The metonymy of gloom and horror.

5 words I want to learn:

• Grating
• Hinges
• Howling
• Clanking
• Baying