2007-07-03 07:30:26 · 12 answers · asked by MissJameson 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Anything writen by a Bronte'. Look at what books are cited in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey - they are real gothic books.
You might read Northanger Abbey, although it's not a gothic it does make use of gothic plots at times.
Ask you local librarian, they'll be happy to help you.
2007-07-03 07:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by txkathidy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What Is Goth?
Author: Voltaire
Format: Hardcover (Cloth)
Publisher: Weiser Books
Publication Date: 09/01/2004
ISBN: 1578633222
GTIN: 9781578633227
Description:
What is Goth? dispels the false stereotypes and reinforces the true ones surrounding Goths and Goth culture. "To the mundane," Voltaire writes, "Goths are weird, black-clad freaks who are obsessed with death; they are sad all of the time. Take a closer look at the Goth scene, however, and you will find a rich tapestry of ideas and practices and a menagerie of colorful characters. Oh, dear. I said 'colorful.'" This illustrated answer to What Is Goth? shows readers how to:
- Identify the anatomies of different kinds of Goths: CyberGoths, RivetHeads, Romantigoths, Goth-a-billies, and more
- Write a poem (Mad Libs style) with the Gothic Poem Generator
- Properly dance the dances of darkness: "Cobwebs in the Attic," "The Gothic Tai Chi Dance," "Pulling the Evil Taffy"
- A funny, strange, and spooky guide to how to be, look, and feel Goth.
- From Tim Burton to Evanescence to pierced tongues, Goth is here to stay.
- Voltaire's graphic novels, including Oh My Goth, have sold over 50,000 copies.
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Cody's Recommends This Book!
Voltaire has created a perfect little Gothic gem. With an insider's perspective he explains the Gothic subculture's aesthetic, philosophy, and diverse manifestations. His perceptive and biting wit is better able to sum up the gothic movement than any other more serious or bloated book to date. This book is for everyone who has a spooky soul, whether your "Goth runs deep like a dark river through your blackened heart or it just squeaks along the surface of your vinyl trousers."
2007-07-03 07:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would your mother flip over gothic books?
Anyway, I'd suggest you start with the first Gothic novel ("The Castle of Otranto", by Horace Walpole) and move your way forward chronologically.
2007-07-03 07:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michael_Dorfman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many good books about Goths in the history section of libraries. That is, real Goths, not a bunch of people who stole the name, and are playing kids games.
2007-07-03 07:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edgar Allan Poe im sure you've heard about him in school.
He's one the darkest poet ever and its kind of education.
So is Stephen King not really gothic but creepy but the same right?
2007-07-03 07:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by HoneyDrippers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wuthering Heights .... good book...gothic setting and definitely your mom will like it too as its a classic.
2007-07-03 07:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by twinkLe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to avoid acting like a moron whenever possible. Changing your id to something other than 'Ms. Murder' would be a start.
Then your mom would come to trust your judgment.
2007-07-03 07:39:44 · answer #7 · answered by the_defiant_kulak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AFI ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
haha
if thats what the names about!
idk
what mean
I like vampire books and stephen king books?
so read those!
2007-07-03 07:46:58 · answer #8 · answered by brianna<3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great and terrible beauty and rebel angels (both by libba bray) were really good. i guess they were sorta gothic type...
2007-07-03 11:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by kris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read any 4rom d mill's&boons series(preferably of blaze romance category),covering d book wid brown paper,ha!
2007-07-03 07:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋