About This Book
"Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales" is an anthology edited by Deborah Noyes, featuring contributions from renowned authors like Neil Gaiman and Gregory Maguire. Aimed at young adults aged 12-18, this collection offers a diverse range of stories that pay homage to the gothic tradition. Readers will encounter ghosts, vampires, haunted places, and characters grappling with guilt and identity, all while exploring themes of the past's influence and the blurred lines between good and evil. While predominantly dark and atmospheric, the book also includes moments of surrealism and unexpected humor, making it a rich and varied reading experience for teens who enjoy thought-provoking horror and fantasy.
Drawing on dark fantasy and the fairy tale as well as horror and wild humor, ten acclaimed authors pay homage to the gothic tale in wide-ranging stories of the supernatural and surreal.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do the different authors interpret 'gothic' in their stories?
2
Which story did you find the most unsettling and why?
3
The compiler says gothic 'insists on burden of the past.' How is this theme explored in various tales?
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How do the stories 'gleefully turn our ideas of good and evil on end'? Can you find examples?
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What role does humor play in some of these dark tales?
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