THE GOTHIC NOVEL
1.Who invented the G.N? What was the title of the first G.N? When was it first published?
Horace Walpole invented the Gothic novel, the first one was published in 1764 and the title of the novel was 'The Castle of Otranto'.
2. Which basic elements of horror do you remember from the introductory lesson? Write a minimum of ten.
- Haunted house.
- Blood.
- Vampire.
- Spirits.
- Devil.
- Scream.
- Darkness.
- Murder.
- Suspense.
- Clowns.
3. Choose one of the topics on DISCOVERING LITERATURE and write a post.
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR STORY
1. Who is Edgar Allan Poe? When and where was he born?
Edgar Allan Poe was a writer, poet, critic and editor. He was born on 19th January 1809, in Boston.
2. What was he famous for?
He is famous for his tales and poems of horror and mystery.
3. Did he get married?
Yes, with his cousin Virginia.
4. How did he die?
He died of a great distress.
5. Name some of his most famous works.
His famous works were ‘The Black Cat’, ‘The Raven’ and ‘Annabel Lee’.
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
1. What’s his nickname?
The nickname is ‘The Master of Suspense’.
2. What was his most famous horror film?
His most famous horror film was 'Psycho'.
3. What was his main contribution to horror?
His main contribution to horror was his frequent use of the subjective camera.