gothic
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Whereas the European gothic, he concludes, was “an enlightened attack on a debased ruling class or entrenched superstition,” its American version emerged as “a Calvinist exposé of natural human corruption.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Gian Carlo Menotti’s gothic libretto felt weirder than usual.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The group journeyed to a gothic mansion in La Jolla and dressed as Marie Antoinette in extravagant rococo dresses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
The emphasis on skillful play and Bloodborne's gothic, Victorian setting made it an instant favourite with critics, and it's widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
When the results came up, there was a lot to sift through — everything from movies and TV shows to role-playing games, underground metal, and gothic cosmetic companies.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Vocabulary lists containing gothic
Reading: Literature - Fiction - High School
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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Reading: Literature - Literary Genres - High School
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