This episode has a very introductory bias. We discuss the first uses of the word “Gothic” as well as its manifestations in Literature, especially from the middle to the end of the Eighteenth century in England.

We focus on the characteristics of the first Gothic novel “The Castle of Otranto” and how its form and subject matter later inspired Gothic novels as a literary genre. And, talking about literature, we also speak of some differences between Romantic writings and Gothic writings. 

You’ll find an interesting question posed by us regarding the reasons why the Gothic, the horror and the supernatural fascinate us that much. You’re thus invited to open the doors of the dark and ancient castles to find the secrets of the Gothic with us!

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Soundtrack: Desespoir Agreable from Erik Satie played by Mal Waldron (1983)