The Enlightment

The Gothic novel comes up against the rationalism of the period, but

aesthetically speaking

Popular beliefs about vampires and spirits are rejected.

These are superstitions for ignorants

Popular beliefs about vampires and spirits are rejected.

These are superstitions for ignorants

CharaCteristiCs

Magical and supernatural elements

Dark forests

Rundown Medieval buildings: old castles

Depressive atmosphere

authors and novels

Edgar Allan Poe

Bram Stoker

Bram StokerDRACULA

Oscar Wilde

Oscar WildeThe Portrait of Dorian Gray

Ann Radcliffe

Mary Shelley

Mary ShellyFrankenstein