Interesting… The Gothic novel got its start as a kind of 'tribute band' version of mediaeval fiction. read more
Gothic fantasy is sometimes referred to as dark fantasy, however the term dark fantasy is a little ambiguous as it is also occasionally used to refer to grimdark fantasy. Typical Elements: Ghosts, graveyards, crypts, tombs, zombies, monsters, ruins, haunted castles, abandoned buildings. read more
H.P. Lovecraft was an American writer principally known for his weird fiction, a British and American sub-genre of speculative narrative. Lovecraft blended elements of fantasy, horror, and science fiction into a strikingly original, infectious, and highly influential narrative universe. read more