GOTHIC FEATURES IN KEVIN RYAN’S NOVEL “VAN HELSING”

Аннотация

The Gothic novel, which appeared in English literature in the late XVIII and early XIX centuries, influenced the works of outstanding writers of all subsequent periods. The description of supernatural elements in the Gothic novel filled the reader with horror and fear. The genre of the Gothic novel, known in some sources as the "black novel", is widely developed, primarily in English literature. Gothic novels play an important role not only in English but also in world literature. They had a significant impact on the further development of many literary movements, both in Europe and in other parts of the world. KEYWORDS Gothic novel, mysticism, danger, horror, terror, mystery, villain, Chrono tope, villain.