Published 200 years ago, ‘The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner’ depicts a sibling rivalry in formally ...

The term gothic was first applied to fiction in the mid-18th century, and to this day conjures brooding atmospheres, ...

For centuries, British country houses, long considered the epitome of refinement and luxury, have also proved a cornerstone of Gothic fiction. With their many empty corridors, shut-up rooms and ...

Please note that, as the title suggest, it explores gothic themes and classic works of fiction. Teacher review is recommended prior to use in class. English aristocrat Horace Walpole combines the ...

This is an image from the official trailer for “The Night of the Hunter” distributed by the Criterion Collection. Gothic fiction is one of the most enduring genres in fiction. From “Frankenstein” to ...

The novel lacks an initial crime, lacks a detective character, and has far too many Gothic elements to be properly classified as realist crime fiction. In fact, it is as much ghost story as crime ...

Cleeton’s talk and book signing in Naples will kick off the 2024-25 Author Spotlight Events for the Friends of the Library of ...

Our columnist reviews October’s new horror books. By Gabino Iglesias These terrifying tales by the likes of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson are more than good reads: They’ll freak you out ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Her latest novel, “The House on Biscayne Bay,” is her first gothic mystery, but it also retains the Cuban connection. In a dual ...