ANALYSIS OF MAIN GOTHIC ELEMENTS IN ENGLISH BILDUNGSROMANS

Abstract

 This article delves into the Gothic elements existing in English Bildungsromans, exploring the ways in which these elements contribute to the genre. Through a meticulous literature analysis, the study aims to identify and categorize key Gothic features in novels of formation, highlighting their significance and impact on the overall narrative. The authors of this genre often address to the description of horror and mystery in order to raise the curiosity of the reader and make the literary work more appealing.