THE GOTHIC NOVEL

1. Who invented the G.N? What was the title of the first G.N ? When was it first published?
Horace Wapole invention the gothic novel. The first title was a Castle of Otrano in 1764 in  England.

2. Witch basic elements of horror do you remember from the introductory lesson? 
ruons of buildings, rain, howling, howls, moans, despair, eeries sounds, anguish, omens, blood.

3. Chosee one of the topics on DISCOVERING LITERATURE and write a post.
I have choosen ''Man is not truly one,but truly two''. This article explain that Dr Jekyll is admired in his profession and a good man. The history is about of a persona who has two personalities, one of good and other evil personality.

4.Who is Edgar Allan Poe? When and where was he born?
was an American writer, editor, and literary critic.
Jaunuary 19, 1809 Boston, Massachusetts.

5.What was he famous for?
Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. 

6.Did he get married?
 He married Virginia Clemm in 1836, his 13-year-old cousin.

7.How did he die?
He died in Baltimore on October 7, 1849, at age 40; the cause of his death is unknown and has been variously attributed to alcohol, "brain congestion", cholera, drugs, heart disease, rabies, suicide, tuberculosis, and other causes.

8.Name some of his most famous works.
-The Raven                                            -The black cat
-The Masque of the Red Death             -The Cask of Amontillado