Gothic Literature

A young man named Dorian Gray remains eternally youthful while his portrait ages, reflecting the corruption of his soul.

Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explores the dual nature of humanity through the story of Dr. Jekyll, who transforms into the evil Mr. Hyde using a special potion.

Carmilla, a gothic novella by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, tells the story of Laura, a young woman whose life changes dramatically when she befriends the enigmatic vampire Carmilla, leading to a dangerous and passionate entanglement.

Wuthering Heights is a gothic novel by Emily Brontë that explores themes of love, passion, and revenge through the tumultuous relationships of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explores the dual nature of humanity through the story of Dr. Jekyll, who transforms into the evil Mr. Hyde using a special potion.

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Black Cat' explores the psychological turmoil of guilt through the story of an alcoholic who descends into madness and violence, only to be undone by his own conscience.

A distraught lover's descent into madness is visited by a mysterious talking raven that constantly repeats the word 'Nevermore.'

A disfigured man’s obsession endangers a young opera singer in Leroux's Gothic classic, blending mystery, romance, and horror beneath the Paris Opera House.

The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe is a gothic allegory illustrating the inevitability of death, centered around Prince Prospero's futile attempts to escape a deadly plague through isolation and decadence.