Author(s): Lalmalsawmtluanga, Dr. Rafat Khanam

Abstract: Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic literature masterfully intertwines supernatural horror, psychological obsession, and death. His works, featuring unreliable narrators, eerie atmospheres, and macabre themes, redefine the genre. His significant influence is also shown, and his contribution to Gothic literature is mentioned. This study explores Poe’s unique contributions, examining how his narratives of madness, guilt, and mortality continue to shape Gothic fiction and modern horror storytelling.

Keywords: Gothic Literature, Supernatural, Obsession, Death, Madness, Mortality

Article Info: Received: 09 Apr 2025; Received in revised form: 07 May 2025; Accepted: 10 May 2025; Available online: 16 May 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.103.20