This module presents the overview of Gothic fiction by emphasizing the key narratives from the eighteenth and nineteenth century. You will learn about the key elements of gothic literature, the difference between Gothic terror and horror and the contemporary anxieties of gothic narratives.

This module presents the supernatural, sublime and patriarchal aspects of The Mysteries of Udolpho. You will learn about the plot, significant characters and issues of patriarchal control, women’s property rights and the underlying threat of violence.

This module discusses the Female Gothic ‘Frankenstein’ authored by Mary Shelley. You will learn about the plot, feminine anxieties, scientific monsters and haunted landscapes discussed in the narrative of ‘Frankenstein’.