by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 24, 2023 | History, literature
Gothic literature cannot exist without history. In Elizabeth Kostova’s marvellous novel, The Historian, the readers encounter castles, mosques, medieval manuscripts, ancient churches, Oxford sidewalks and cathedrals. It’s a story dripping in history. Hence, the title....
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 21, 2022 | History, Visual Arts & Sculpture
The use of light is a crucial reason why stained glass remains beautiful in the 21st century. Nestled in the windows of cathedrals; whether French, English or German, stained glass bakes the walls and floors with rainbow lights. A vast amount of stained glass is...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 5, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, literature
Introduction Before you read the key features of gothic literature, it’s vital that we understand what gothic fiction is. It’s not really a genre, but more of a style that presents itself in speculation, mystery and the unknown. Because of that, a definition of the...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 17, 2020 | General Fiction, Writing Tips
Gothic fiction has the power to disturb and enrich the reader. In this blog post, I’ll share my best writing tips on crafting gothic fiction. Not only will I address the misconceptions people have about the genre, but I’ll add a unique perspective that will inspire...