gothic fiction

collocation in English

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gothic
adjective
uk
/ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/us
/ˈɡɑː.θɪk/
of or like a style of building that was common in Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries and whose characteristics are pointed arches and windows, high ceilings, and tall, ...
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fiction
noun
uk
/ˈfɪk.ʃən/us
/ˈfɪk.ʃən/
the type of book or story that is written about imaginary characters and events and not based on real people ...
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(Definition ofgothicandfictionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Gothicfictionis particularly rich in this regard.
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Classic ghost stories were influenced by thegothicfictiontradition, and contain elements of folklore and psychology.
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The book is structured to alternate betweengothicfictionand racial and imperial discourse.
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The formal-wearing police investigator seems as a rather anachronistic figure, more reminiscent of a figure from agothicfictionwork or a costume drama.
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Elements ofgothicfiction, romanticism, and satire are observable in some of his books.
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Lyrics are generally dark and introspective with inspiration fromgothicfictionas well as personal experiences.
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Moreover, crime scenes at wells or near water are symbolic of the depth which is a key element ofgothicfiction.
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Gothicfictionis particularly rich in this regard.
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Classic ghost stories were influenced by thegothicfictiontradition, and contain elements of folklore and psychology.
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Elements ofgothicfiction, romanticism and satire can be found in his writings.
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Lyrics are generally melodramatic and dark with inspiration fromgothicfictionas well as personal experiences.
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It is a supernatural/suspense novel and is the onlygothicfictionshe has written so far.
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These operas were also influenced bygothicfictionand melodrama.
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On the other hand,gothicfictionhad enjoyed the height of its popularity in film during the 1930s and 1940s.
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Ghosts often appear ingothicfiction.
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