Gothic/Romantic Period Flashcards
(31 cards)
When did the gothic period begin?
Late 18th century
What is another name for Gothic literature?
Imitation medievalism
What are features of gothic literature?
Terrifying experiences in castles, dungeons, flickering lights, ghosts
How was the gothic themes started?
By gardens and architecture
Who helped start the gothic trend?
Horace Walpole
When was Horace Walpole born?
1717-1797
When/What did Horace Walpole buy and how did he decorate it?
Strawberry Hill in the 1740’s and decorated it “Gothik”
What was gothik architecture like?
Very ornate, medieval
Where can you find gothic architecture today?
Colleges, military academies, churches
What was Horace Walpole’s first book and when was it published?
Castle of Otranto in 1764
Who were the best selling authors in gothic literature?
Mostly women:
Jane Austen, Ann Radcliffe, Mary Shelley
What are the Elements of Gothic literature?
Setting in/around a castle Atmosphere of Mystery Ancient Prophecy Omens and visions Supernatural High Emotion Women in Distress Women Threatened by a male Gloom and terror Vocab
What does horrorgithic mean?
Creatures/monsters
Who was the popular romantic literature author?
Daphne du Maurier
When did Daphne du Maurier live?
1907-1989
What was Daphne du Maurier like?
Thought to be reclusive (was not) Privileged Kind Private Complex
What was Daphne du Maurier’s childhood like?
Born into creative family
Father was actor who started matinees
2nd of 3 sisters
Had holiday home in Cornwall and she liked writing there
Who was Daphne du Maurier’s husband and children?
Fredric Browning- in military
3 kids
What was one of Daphne du Maurier’s first novels?
The Loving Spirit, 1931
What was Daphne du Maurier’s writing described as?
Described as romantic, but mostly gothic
Who were Daphne du Maurier’s influences?
Bronte sisters (Witherinh Heights)
What was the pattern of Daphne du Maurier’s writing?
Would write a novel, then multiple short stories
When was the Romantic period?
1785-1832
Who were the “big six” in romantic period writing?
Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats