the gothic novel

1.Who invented the G.N ?
The gothic novel was inventide almost single-handedly 
2.What was the first G.N ?
whose the castleof otrano

3.When was it first published ?
Walpole's novel was imited not only in the eighteenth century and not only in the novel form , but is it has influenced the novel , the story , poertry , and even film marking up the present day 
 4.Which basic elements of horror didn't you include on your list ?
I didn't include :
      -love
      -clarity
     -miusic fanny