Exploring The Female Gothic: The Women Who Formed Gothic Literature

From the 18th century pioneers like Clara Reeve and Ann Radcliffe, to the groundbreaking works of Mary Shelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Daphne du Maurier in the 20th century, and the modern voices pushing the genre’s boundaries today, this video traces how female writers have influenced and redefined Gothic literature across centuries.

We'll uncover how these women used the Gothic genre to challenge societal norms, explore themes of identity, power, fear, and autonomy, and how their works continue to inspire and shape modern horror, literature, and culture. I hope you enjoy the video!

Videos I mentioned:

   • The Dark Side of Literature: The Invention...  

   • Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen - a satire...  

Check out my other videos through the following playlists:

Fantasy & Science Fiction:    • Fantasy & Science Fiction Literature  

Gothic & Romantic Literature:    • Gothic & Romantic Literature  

Literary Theory:    • Literary Theory  

Japanese Literature:    • Japanese Literature  

About this channel
I am Laura, a PhD student of Comparative Literature in Germany. I make videos on classic literature such as the origins of modern fantasy and sci-fi stories in ancient and medieval times and videos on literary theory, especially on hermeneutics and aesthetics.

Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
2:00 The Female Gothic
8:39 History of Gothic Women Writers
33:17 Conclusion


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