gothic
Example Sentences
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June’s new fiction releases include a darkly gothic novel, a totally charming novel and a novel filled with 1960s L.A. dread.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The group journeyed to a gothic mansion in La Jolla and dressed as Marie Antoinette in extravagant rococo dresses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
The emphasis on skillful play and Bloodborne's gothic, Victorian setting made it an instant favourite with critics, and it's widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
There’s a good reason why “Frankenstein” is favored in gothic literature curricula over Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”: Shelley’s novel has infinitely more to parse.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
A great gothic wood stove clicked and purred.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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Reading: Literature - Fiction - High School
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Reading: Literature - Literary Genres - High School
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