Volume II Special Issue IV April 2022

Name of Author : Mohd Adrees

Title of the paper : Evolution and Place of Gothic Fiction in Modern Society

Abstract: This article aims to study the Gothic Literature, its origin, development and influence on society in modern times. As the genre is controversial in itself, because of its irrationality and illogical means of presenting the elements and characteristics. People in 21st century have been much inclined to science and technology. Every theory and concept requires a proven logic and rationality to be accepted by the people. Science fiction is getting as due consideration by the readers as science has shown its value and importance. So the stories with elements and themes of death, mystery, suspense, supernatural, omens, curses, fear and terror seems to be of least and no interest to the people. But still, this genre of literature is witnessing a warm place in the world of fiction, even sometimes more consideration than the other genres of fiction. The themes and elements of Gothic genre have a very old and deep relation with human lives or in other words we can say as old as time immemorial. The Gothic horror and stories are being presented by the T.V and cinema. Horror, terror, good and evil are very common facts even in modern times. People also prefer to read and get entertainment by the stories of having horror and terror. An attempt is also being made to study this genre of literature from cinematic point of view. The research paper also discusses the place and acceptability of Gothic Fiction in modern times.

Keywords : Cinematic, Gothic, Supernatural, Genre, Logic and Fiction.

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Page Number : 134-138