THE GOTHIC NOVEL (G.N),

• Who invented the G.N

The gothic novel was invented by Horace Walpole.

• What was the first G.N?

The first G.N was the Castle of Otranto.

• When was it first published?

Castle of Otranto was published in 1764.

• Which basic elements of horror didn’t you include on your list?

In my list I didn't included:Setting in a castle, an ancient prophecy, omens, portents, visions and women threatened by a powerful, impulsive, tyrannical male.