PRESENTS

In Praise of the Gothic Novel
(and other Victorian delights)

First publishing, June 2007. © All rights reserved. This article may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express, written permission of the author. 

The fog-enshrouded castle, the crumbling family manor 

Old secrets unveiled, curses cast, chains clanking

The mysterious stranger, the young governess

Fear and trembling, murder and madness 

Dread, decay, disintegration and death 

All are trademarks of the well-crafted Gothic tale!

Below is a video that I created using the covers of vintage gothic romance and horror novels.  This montage is set to the music of Carl Orff's classic composition, O Fortuna! from the Carmina Burana.



The Gothic Novel from Labyrinth13 and Vimeo.

A second video that I created using the covers of vintage gothic romance and horror novels.  This montage is set to a track titled, The Bounty, composed by electronic musician Vangelis.



The Gothic Novel Part II from Labyrinth13 and Vimeo.

The morbid, macabre and Victorian-styled art of Edward Gorey is the subject of this short film. I used the images from The Gashlycrumb Tinies wall calendar and set them to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor (Moonlight Sonata). 



The Gashlycrumb Tinies from Labyrinth13 and Vimeo.

Another video that I created using digital images of the original paintings by artist Ray O'Bannon, set to theme music from the 1960s television gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows (included are two selections, Josette's Music Box and Dark Shadows Opening Theme).



Something Very Dreadful from Labyrinth13 and Vimeo.

A video slideshow that I created featuring vintage erotic photographs from the Victorian era, set to the music of Pachelbel's Canon in D Major.  (Note: If you are offended by nudity, please do not view this video).


Victorian Erotica from Labyrinth13 on Vimeo.

References: | A Glossary of Literary Gothic Terms | Elements of the Gothic Novel |

See Also:

| The Tale of the Poe Toaster | A Tribute to Edgar Allan Poe | 

| Hanging with the Goth Kids | Mr. Blair Drinks the Milk of Paradise |

Books by Curt Rowlett

Labyrinth13: True Tales of the Occult, Crime & Conspiracy

    

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Riding On Your Fears: A Manson Murders Essay

   

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The Curse of Palmyra Island

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