ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MARY SHELLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The gothic horror story is born from a short story contest ____ What inspires you to write it?
A
a true fact
B
A dream
C
a medieval legend
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1816, Mary, Percy, and Lord Byron had a competition to see who could write the best horror story. After thinking for days, Shelley was inspired to write Frankenstein after imagining a scientist who created life and was horrified by what he had made.

Detailed explanation-2: -The battle between humanity and unnatural forces of evil (sometimes man-made, sometimes supernatural) within an oppressive, inescapable, and bleak landscape is considered to be the true trademark of a gothic horror novel. These are the core elements that separate gothic horror from its cousin, gothic romance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Use your own fears and fascinations for your gothic story. Choose a setting that can become its own world. Spend time with your haunted landscape when writing gothic fiction. Drip unease throughout your writing. Create suspense. Dissect the best gothic fiction. More items •30-Oct-2022

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