Question

What are the characteristics of a Gothic theme in literature?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fiction

Answer 2

The Gothic theme is German. It usually takes place in old German towns or old British towns, the idea is that the roads are bricks, people ride horses and wagons still, the houses are brick and stone, the atmosphere is misty and gloomy. The times are usually dark and follow a romantic dark secret love story.

Answer 3

Thanks so much !

Answer 4

Also, the clothes are usually leather and tattered with dust or other things. The boots are usually steam punk style, with lots of tight straps and chains.