HAPPY HALLOWEEN! For the final day of Gothic week I have decided that the topic will be about the Brontes! I will be discussing the sisters, their literature, and especially their heroines. I will focus mainly on my favorite Catherine Earnshaw and on Jane Eyre. I have to be honest, Anne,…
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Carmilla and Dracula: Gothic Vampire Icons
For today’s entry in Gothic Week I have chosen to take on the stories of two iconic vampires! Carmilla was the original vampire story written by Joseph Sheridan LeFanu. Dracula would come much later, written by Bram Stoker! Both would take inspiration from actual deadly historical figures. It is highly likely…
Read MoreMary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Gothic Icon
For this last Femme Fatale Friday of October, and in celebration of Gothic Week 2021, I have chosen to discuss Mary Shelley! Mary Shelley was the daughter of the great feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft and the writer William Godwin. Mary would lead a rebellious life, making her a perfect choice for Femme Fatale…
Read MoreLizzie Siddal as Inspiration for Lucy Westernra
For today’s entry in Gothic Week I have chosen a bit of a unique topic. I want to look at how Bram Stoker may have been inspired by Lizzie Siddal when he wrote the character of Lucy in Dracula. It has been said that Stoker was living in London (when he moved from…
Read MoreSleepy Hollow as Iconic American Gothic
For today’s entry in Gothic Week I have decided to choose one of the essential American Gothic tales. Sleepy Hollow tells the tale of school teacher Ichabod Crane as he maneuvers his new role in the town of Sleepy Hollow, in upstate New York! When arriving in Sleepy Hollow he meets the lovely…
Read MoreMy Top 5 Gothic Films Not Based on Books
For today’s entry into Gothic Week I have chosen to do a list of Gothic films, not based on books. Once again the films will not be ranked, instead just a list of what to watch for a taste of the Gothic! Meridian (1990) ~This 90s classic, of a sort, starred Sherilyn Fenn, and…
Read MoreMy Top 15 Essential Gothic Reads
Hello my lovely readers, and welcome to Gothic Week on White Rose of Avalon! For day one I have decided to write up a list of my 15 essential Gothic reads. This will not be a ranked countdown like most of my lists, as it is nearly impossible for me to choose a…
Read MoreAnnouncing Gothic Week!
So I am announcing that the week leading up to Halloween is Gothic Week! I plan on doing Gothic Week every year, and I hope you will enjoy joining me for Gothic Week 2021. This first year will focus on the Gothic in the form of Gothic literature and films. So expect a…
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