The Gothic Novel

1.-Who invented the G.N?
The gothic novel was invented almost single-handedly by Horace Walpole
2.-What was the first G.N
The first gothic novel was "The Castle of Otranto"
3.-When was it first published?
It was published in 1764
4.-Which basic elements of horror didn't you inlude on your list?
1.-Lights in abandoned rooms -Llums en habitacions abandonades
2.-Crazed laughter -Riure boig
3.-Clanking chains -So de cadenes
4.-Doors grating on rusty hinges -Portes griñolant
5.-Characters trapped in a room -Personatges atrapats en una habitació
6.-Atmosphere of Mystery - Atmosfera de misteri
7.-Ruins of buildings - Construcions en ruines
8.-Footsteps approaching - Pasos aproximant-se
9.-Supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events - Coses inexplicables
10.-Omens, portents, visions - Presagis, visions