
An Introduction to the Gothic Novel
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An Introduction to the Gothic Novel
In this free online course, learn about Gothic Fiction with emphasis on key narratives from Gothic Novels.
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- Avg. Duration6-10 Hours (Contains Video)
- Available Languages (1)
English
This course is
CPD-Accredited
Learning Outcomes
In this free course, you will learn how to:
- Define what Genre and Gothic are in the context of Literature
- Explain the various elements of the Gothic narrative
- Describe how the castle plays a key role in the Gothic narrative
- Distinguish the differences between Gothic Terror and Horror
- Explain the plot of ‘The Mysteries of Udolpho’
- Describe the significant characters of ‘The Mysteries of Udolpho’
- Summarize the structure and nature of the family unit in ‘The Mysteries of Udolpho’
- Explore the ideas of marriage in the context of the eighteenth century
- Outline the term ‘Female Gothic’ in the context of literature
- Identify the sources of imaginations which led to the writing of ‘Frankenstein’
- Recognize the significant characters of ‘Frankenstein’
- Explain how "the feminine" is silenced in the narratives of ‘Frankenstein’
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