HISTORY OF HORROR

THE GOTHIC NOVEL

• Who invented the gothic novel? What was the title of the first gothic novel?

 Horace Walpole invented the gothic              novel. The title of the first gothic novel           is "The Castle of Otranto".

• When was it first published?

It was published in 1764.

• Which basic elements of horror do you remember from the introductory lesson? Write a minimum of ten.

Night, dark, ghosts, howl, thunderstruck, raving, despair, hopeless, footsteps aproaching, omens, threat...

• Choose one of the topics on DISCOVERING LITERATURE and write a post.

 I like Dracula from Bram Stoker. 

This topic explains the history and the characteristics of the vampires, more specifically Dracula. This book reflects the fears of immigration, sexual promiscuity and moral degeneration. They say that the vampire is a complicated creature and a very contradictory figure.

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR STORY

• Who is Edgar Allan Poe? When and where was he born?

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, critic and editor. He was born on 19th January 1809, in Boston (Massachusetts).

• What was he famous for?

He is famous for his tales and poems of horror and mystery, including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven.

• Did he get married?

Yes, with his cousin Virginia.

• How did he die?

He died on 1849 and he died of a great distress.

• Name some of his most famous works:

His famous works were ‘The Black Cat’, ‘The Raven’ and ‘Annabel Lee’.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK

• What’s his nickname?

The nickname of Hitchcock is ‘The Master of Suspense’.

• What was his most famous horror film?

His most famous horror film was Psycho.

• What was his main contribution to horror?

His main contribution to horror was his frequent use of the subjective camera to reveal a character’s vision.