Gothic

Gothic Cathedrals: Architecture and Divine Light

Gothic Cathedrals: Architecture and Divine Light

December 20, 2020

The Gothic style was popular throughout Europe from the 12th century through the 16th century. By Hillary...

The American Gothic

The American Gothic

July 29, 2020

Gothic literature has a long, complex, and multi-layered history. Originally published by Newberry Digital Collections for the...

Gothic Motifs in Literature in the 18th and 19th Centuries

Gothic Motifs in Literature in the 18th and 19th Centuries

September 19, 2019

Discussing some of the best-known Gothic novels of the late 18th and 19th centuries and exploring the...

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