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Why Are We Drawn to Gothic Romantic Heroes?

Why Are We Drawn to Gothic Romantic Heroes?

by Julie Holden | Mar 14, 2026 | Gothic fiction

Storm-lit moors. A man stands alone against the wind. There’s a past he rarely speaks of. A loyalty that runs soul-deep. Why does this character in books, films and our imagination still move us? Why, in a world that celebrates emotional transparency and...

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