Julia, your Gothic Librarian, is a bibliophile and lover of literature. The only thing in her life that rivals her passion for books is her proclivity for the dark and macabre. A proud member of the gothic subculture for many years now, Julia’s journey into the dark side of literature began in the fifth grade when she picked up her very first vampire novel. This initial foray propelled her both into the modern paranormal romance genre and into classic Gothic literature. Since then she has spent her time exploring all types of literature that touch on topics beyond the veil. Now she is here to share her thoughts and recommendations with you!
I got introduced to the Gothic subculture through literature too, I remember that when I was in sixth grade I went to my school’s library and just randomly picked up a book, it was written by Edgar Allan poe and it contain many of his short stories as well as some of his poems and I became so in love with his writing that I spent the rest of my sixth, seventh… up to now reading his works, and that’s how I discovered I was born to be a goth, so that’s why literature is so special to me and I really like your recommendations on several books, thanks Julia <3
That’s awesome, Sofia! I also discovered Edgar Allan Poe some time in middle school, and his works have had a huge influence on me. My favorite pieces are Annabel Lee and The Tell-Tale Heart.
I hope this site helps you discover even more great literature!
I love your blog! I adore your style of writing and your pieces are so full of character. Through you, I discovered my love for Daphne du Maurier and I am eternally grateful, can’t wait to see how your pieces inspire me next! <3
Thank you! So happy I could help you discover a favorite author.
This blog has been an invaluable resource for my Gothic Hauntings literature class! I’ll continue to refer to it for my own personal enjoyment, too 🙂 You have so many insightful thoughts and lovely arguments. What a gem to find! This is a treasure trove of books to add to my list.
So glad you’re enjoying the blog. That sounds like an awesome class!
It’s been fantastic! We began with Walpole and Radcliffe, ventured into Lewis, Byron and Shelley and their crew, then discussed slave narratives, Dracula, and Gothic/Enlightenment divide in England with architecture and institutions (Parliament buildings, immigration laws, Oxford movement of Catholic converts) and now are moving to the modern Gothic with The Yellow Wallpaper, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, and The Flowers. Our last day of class is watching Get Out haha. My final essay is analyzing whether Six of Crows can be considered a valid continuation of Gothic literature! It’s been a blast! My only complaint is that we aren’t covering Southern Gothic because that’s the domain of another professor and my prof didn’t want to intrude. 😅