In what way does the Gothic novel of the 18th century differ from the modern English novel that began to emerge in the 17th century and flourished in the 18th century ?

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The exploration of cultural taboos. The Gothic novel differs from the emerging realist tradition by confronting forbidden desires, fears and cultural taboos rather than concentrating mainly on everyday social life. Everyday plots and middle-class experience are more characteristic of the modern English novel.

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The focus on the middle and working classes

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The consideration of the sensibilities of the protagonists

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Plots taken from everyday life

In what way does the Gothic novel of the 18th century differ from the modern English novel that began to emerge in the 17th century and flourished in the 18th century ?

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