Edgar Allan Poe Author Study American Gothic Gothic Literature The Beginnings… Gothic Literary tradition came to be in part from the Gothic architecture.
1 A Transition To Romanticism
Classicism vs Romanticism
Visual romantic art
Characteristics of Gothic Literature Subgenre of Romanticism 1800-1860.
American Gothic 1.Inability to overcome perversity by rational thought 2.Sucked in by rational ideals in irrational situations 3.Fear the unknown or future.
Agenda 1.Bellringer: SIT IN YOUR GROUPS and Define and write an example for each of the following: alliteration, assonance, internal rhyme, onomatopoeia.
1800-1870 American Romanticism. Important Historical Background Period of rapid growth: Louisiana Purchase, nationalism, and self-awareness. War of 1812-
Introduction to Frankenstein What feelings to you have after viewing this painting? What do you predict might be a major theme or topic in the story?
Romantic and Gothic Genres
