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Gothic Genre, or Gothic fiction is an important genre of literature that combines both horror and romance. The effect of Gothic fiction depends on a pleasing sort of terror.ne of the many things the teacher wants us to do is to describe what gothic genre is. In a way i know it... but i just don't know how to word it.
About American Gothic Fiction. Following the structure of other titles in the Continuum Introductions to Literary Genres series, American Gothic Fiction includes: A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements.A timeline of developments within the genre. Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading in the genre.Lloyd-Smith provides concise chapters on the definition of American gothic, its key texts, major themes, and critical response to the genre....displays a fan's admiration for a literary form that still fails to get respect....Recommended.. -Choice, 3/05â â Choice. 1  Twitter.