What is the origin of the word “Gothic” and how/why did it come to be used for this style of literature? How does the term "Goth" relate to that definition

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What is the origin of the word “Gothic” and how/why did it come to be used for this style of literature?  How does the term "Goth" relate to that definition

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The goth subculture is a contemporary subculture found in many countries. It began in England during the early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre. Notable post-punk groups that presaged that genre are Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division and Bauhaus.

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What about how it relates?

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Which style of literature is there a book?