A Gothic Novel: Origin and Evolution

Aim. To consider and describe the origin and formation of the Gothic novel and its genre typology in literature. Methodology. The methodology of the research is based on such general and special scientific methods as diachronic analysis, interpretative analysis, linguistic and cultural analysis, comparative and structural analysis. Results. The main evolutionary stages of the Gothic novel are described. The characteristic storylines and boundaries of the Gothic novel are highlighted. The cultural features of Gothic works by French, British, Russian and American authors are compared. The influence of Gothic works on the formation of other genres of literature, cinema, music and computer games is noted. Research implications. The study contributes to the scientific study of the Gothic novel, in particular French, British, Russian and American. The presented scientific information is a complete, comprehensive and final interpretation of the essence under study, reveals its main genre characteristics and features, which is of great theoretical importance for literature in the aspect of studying the features of this literary genre.