Tag Archives: Gothic Reading Challenge
The Mysteries of Udolpho
The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe was published in 1794 in four volumes. During her time it became a bestseller. The novel influenced many writers over the years, including Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Walter Scott. This novel is … Continue reading
Review of Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte is the 23rd novel I have completed from my 1001 list and it is the 4th novel I have read for the Gothic Reading Challenge. Emily started writing this book in 1845 and completed it … Continue reading
Review of Silas Marner
My original intention when I started my summer reading challenges was to read one Gothic novel and then a Victorian novel and to continue this pattern until I completed all of them. And so far I have stuck to this … Continue reading
Review of The Castle of Otranto
The first book that I completed for the Gothic challenge was The Castle of Otranto, by Horace Walpole. The first edition of this work was released in 1764 and it was claimed to be a translation of a manuscript that was printed … Continue reading