Goth

The goth subculture is a contemporary subculture found in many countries. It began in England during the early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre. Notable post-punk groups that presaged that genre are Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division and Bauhaus. The goth subculture has survived much longer than others of the same era, and has continued to diversify. Its imagery and cultural proclivities indicate influences from the 19th century Gothic literature along with horror films.

Frankenstein: The 1818 Text
Dracula
Carmilla
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Wuthering Heights
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles, #1)
Rebecca
Jane Eyre
The Castle of Otranto
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Goth Bible: A Compendium for the Darkly Inclined
The Phantom of the Opera
Gothic Charm School: An Essential Guide for Goths and Those Who Love Them – Morbid Flair, Politeness, and Beauty in Dark Places
Mexican Gothic

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