GOTHIC LITERATURE - Teach Yourself Course

How did Gothic literature start? How has Gothic literature impacted society? Why is Gothic literature so popular?

In this video we lay out 7 classic Gothic novels that you can use as a self guided Gothic literature course. Starting from the earliest and progressing to the latest, reading these books will give you a grounded understanding of how the Gothic genre has developed over time. It will also allow you to identify the unchanging elements at the core of gothic literature.

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Whether you want to learn to write Gothic literature or want to become more educated in the classics, this list of Gothic recommendations are a good start in your self development.

00:00 Introduction
02:21 Book 1
06:37 Book 2
10:04 Book 3
13:52 Book 4
19:15 Book 5
24:04 Book 6
29:24 Book 7

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[annafotheringham]

I love this idea of a ‘teach yourself course’ in a particular genre or theme, I hope this becomes a series!

[peterwilliams]

The way you describe things is magical. Don’t stop.

[pallaksaraswat]

I'm not even exaggerating when I say you've basically saved my A-Level English Lit grade. You're honestly so amazing!! Thank you so much, I find your content both interesting and educational. Keep being amazing!!!! :)

[mariacanut]

Thank you from Mexico!!! I enjoy very much this video and inspired me to learn more about literature. Congratulations for your channel

[beckerabstracts]

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier seems to qualify as well. I've read most of the books you mentioned but never thought of them as a particular genre. Your video made me realize how attracted I am to suspense, being unsure about who is the villain, how the main character frees themselves from the situation. Thanks Tristan!

[murphbee]

I remember reading The Yellow Wallpaper in college, it stuck with me. I’ve got to one to read, the first, then I’ll have read the full list. Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde and 1984 are all favorites.

[tonihammes]

Tristan your videos are getting better and better! Love this. I have been binging your videos for the last couple of days and you are helping me understand the classics so much better. Thank you!

[o_lin]

This is an amazing video! I’ve been searching for something like this for ages - not about Gothic literature specifically, but about classic literature in general! I learned almost nothing about literature at school (a combination of sub-par teaching and a lack of interest), and, now that I’m well out of school, I’m desperately trying to get my knowledge of classics to catch up with my love for them. Thank you so much for these lecture! Please keep them coming! They’re so helpful, enlightening, exciting, and stimulating. You have a real gift for making these works come alive and I’ve learned so much from this channel already. Huge thanks to you!

[susprime]

Good sound effects, yes, there is usually bad weather somewhere in Gothic. Thank you, I enjoyed this and the former Gothic. Agree, Gothic bleeds into Romantic and mystery. I have never heard of Yellow Wallpaper, placed it on Kindle, read the others.

[HannahGreendale]

Thank you so much for this video, Tristan! I'm excited to explore more works of Gothic literature in 2024.

[Jordan-ltfh]

"The Monk" is one of my favourite gothic novels of all time! Perhaps it deserves its own video?

[frankie]

I would love to see you make one on Romantic Lit, since Gothic and Romantic Lit are so tied together! Also, adding in poetry or making a separate teach-yourself for both genres would be interesting!

[gimmickgotbored]

Always great to find more info on gothic literature

[VSolo-cuec]

As a lover of Gothic Literature, I found this to be immensely helpful. Thank you.

[paulmonahawk]

The Castle Otranto is usually described as the first Gothic novel. It's influenced directly by Hamlet and Macbeth, both of which feature all of the aspects you described in your other video!

[kimmyk]

You have now given me my new challenge--to read all seven!!

[Lavishandlazy]

You’ve inspired me to read The Italian! I even skipped the summary because I didn’t want a spoiler - I’ll watch it again later though! Thanks for the fun video!

[dqan]

Woohoo! Was just hoping against hope that someone had posted. Looking forward to this.

[jassdad]

Your videos are always interesting and educational. Most school systems should learn from these and maybe children will find reading more interesting. I've read most of the books you have listed, or they're on my reading list. The favorites of the ones that I have read are Frankenstein and The Yellow Wallpaper. I'm definitely going to try to find some Ann Radcliffe.

[nathalie]

Bonjour Tristan. Thank you for your great videos. You are an excellent pedagogue. Love your enthusiasm as well. Long live Tristan and the classics!😄