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Tasmanian Gothic

Speculative and Fantastic Fiction

Tasmanian Gothic is a genre of Tasmanian literature that merges the traditions of Gothic fiction with the history and natural features of Tasmania, an island state south of mainland Australia. The genre has also inspired works in other artistic media, including theatre and film.

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Place of Origin
Tasmania 1
Defining Trait
Differs from European Gothic by centering on Tasmanian landscape rather than medieval imagery 1
Sources
1. Tasmanian Gothic - Wikipedia
  • Distinctions from European Gothic section, sentence 2
    centres on the natural landscape of Tasmania and its colonial architecture and history
  • Distinctions from European Gothic section, sentence 1
    differs from traditional European Gothic Literature, which is rooted in medieval imagery, crumbling Gothic architecture and religious ritual
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