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You mean The Castle Of Otranto? Yeah, thats supposed to be THE starting point for gothic romantic/victorian writing. I did Frankenstein last year, along with Caleb Williams, another superb book. One of the best things about gothic literature is the psychological aspect. The unknown. The uncanny. Its brilliant stuff

I've studied several texts in Romantic/Gothic literature, Victorian literature and some 18th Century Literature. I tried those last year and loved them, so this year I'm back for more!

Teenagers read books, but they're in the minority, and whether they do I imagine is hugely subject to whether their parents read.

I have to admit, I have a serious thing for Gothic literature, starting with the earliest Gothic Romances in the late 1700s/early 1800s, but particularly Victorian Gothic writing. I like newer 'Gothic' fiction too, and right before 1900 some of my favourites were published, but 1900ish is where it ends for me I think. I have a major thing about Victorian society.

I did that years ago. It was a bit sad.

Well I agree with you.I can understand the cut-off point opinion, but I certainly don't view every single book written prior to a cut-off point as a classic - we just happen to only read the classics because the others aren't are worthwhile. So I agree thats its an necessary but insufficient condition.

I would probably have a wolf.

I love how popular this thread is, and that people are really thinking about it

I agr ee entirely!

I think shes being an attention seeker. She wants the world to start chanting 'we want more! we want more!' Well go away Miss Meyer, keep your Midnight Sun. (I'll buy a copy in secret later. )

Its okay, I understand. Moving onwards from this insanity - the reason I'm a book virgin is i don't like parting with books. I have a whole shelf at home of Buffy and Angel novels. Won't ever read them, but I doubt I'll get rid of them either

*shocked* Are you saying I'm not worthy? *sob*

I'll show you mine if you show me yours

Mine are now proudly on a shelf over my bed, supported by mythical creatures for bookends

.......... I'm going to read into the innuendo there since you included the little blushing smiley. I'm even going to respond. Technically, I would. Unless I engage in a completed postal-transaction with another person, I am in fact still a book-postal-virgin.

And I say: thank God. I've read more Bible than my christian friends have. When I was a smartass kid I read the book of revelation, then went to school and asked when we were going to learn about that.

Lmao I'd hardly call it a clever quip, it warrants a groan of 'oh goddd' at best and shunning me at worst But yeah. I kinda want to post a book to somebody now

Duly noted thanks Bethany

I quite like the sound of this myself. Yet another one for the pile methinks!

I couldn't have said it better I always take notes on my laptop as I read - usually I'll do my reading for the day, and once its done write down my thought, impressions, and where I think the story might be going. I add to that until the book is completed. I don't 'analyze' the book as such - writing style is the only thing i'm critical of, but thats a huge part of a book. Other than that, its merely whatever jumps out most at me. I never used to do this, but regardless of reviews I got sick of not remembering why I liked books.

I've never posted a book. I'm a book-post-...virgin?

I've already been there and caused minimal damage thankoo kindly.

Bahahahaha very true.

*ahem* What was that?