The gothic novel

1. Who invented the G.N.?

Its origin is attributed to English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764 novel the castle of Otranto

2.What was the first G.N.?

The first novel was The Castle of Otranto, subtitled (in its second edition) "A Gothic Story."

3. When was it first published?

His first published was in 1764

4. Wich basic elements of horror didn't you include in your list?

Settings in a castle, omens, visions, an ancient prophecy, women threatened by a powerful, impulsive,

darkness, necromancer, dismal, melancholy, goblins, prophecy, spectre, zombies, the wind blowing...