ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Gothic writing is closely related to romantic: both are the product of a profound reaction against everyday reality and conventional religious explanations of existence. But while romantic writing is the product of faith in an ultimate order, Gothic writing is a gloomy exploration of the limitations of man.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gothic literature is a genre that emerged as one of the eeriest forms of Dark Romanticism in the late 1700s, a literary genre that emerged as a part of the larger Romanticism movement. Dark Romanticism is characterized by expressions of terror, gruesome narratives, supernatural elements, and dark, picturesque scenery.

Detailed explanation-3: -Overview of Dark Romanticism Dark Romanticism is distinguished from Romanticism in its emphasis on human fallibility and sin (they are pessimists), whereas Romantics believe in human goodness (they are optimists).

Detailed explanation-4: -Gothic fiction is more about sheer terror than Dark Romanticism’s themes of dark mystery and skepticism regarding man.