Which was the earliest gothic novel?

The earliest Gothic novel is widely regarded as 'The Castle of Otranto.' It introduced many elements that became characteristic of the Gothic style, such as mysterious castles, supernatural occurrences, and brooding atmospheres. Published in the 18th century, it sparked a trend in literature.

" I'm the First God of All Ages " is a fantasy novel written by the author, Feng. It's an oriental fantasy novel. ---------------------------- " The First Demon " was a fantasy sword and magic novel written by the author, Xie Zhao Ying. The general plot of the novel was: A soul that had transmigrated from another world, a legendary story of the devil… ---------------------------- " The First Immortal from the Book " was a light novel written by the author, Mo Ye and Bai Xing. It was a fantasy novel. The general plot of this novel was: The world's number one immortal, Mo Dao, had an epiphany of the heavens beyond the heavens and soared in a day. However, he found himself in an urban world full of steel. "Is this…the Upper Realm?" " But why can't I feel any spiritual energy?" [System activated, bound to the Supreme Immortal Emperor System. Main mission activated: Transform the world and promote the recovery of spiritual energy.] "Slash!" [Wait... wait! Let's have a good talk!] The secret experiment, the mystery of Kunlun, as the time of the recuperation of spiritual energy approached, the mysterious figure behind it gradually appeared…Awakened ones, superpowers, the youth of time, the forbidden area of the Immortal Tablet, one mystery after another slowly rose from the silent depths…When the day of the recuperation of spiritual energy arrived, what welcomed Mo Dao was a brand new beginning, or an even deeper mystery? Everything…was in the endless river of fate, showing its trajectory! ---------------------------- " The Great Path of Heavenly Illusion " was a fantasy-alternative fantasy novel written by the author, Tian Huandao. The general plot of this novel was: This was my first book, and the results were dismal. I was very confident that I could write a good book, but I didn't want to work full time. This book's world setting was too huge and the content was complicated. Many new readers couldn't stand it. New book: Desolate Ancient Dao Heaven, Fantasy Text. Welcome to taste... ---------------------------- " Fantasy: Obtaining the Divine Suppressing Monument at the Beginning " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Sun and Moon Tonghui. The general plot of this novel was: This was a bizarre world. There were gods, immortals, Buddhas, devils, demons, ghosts…There were philosophers discussing Taoism, the three religions standing side by side; there were warlocks cultivating immortality, alchemy immortality…There were court politics, mutual deception, Jianghu pleasure, chivalrous tenderness…There were all living beings, and there was Chen Chang 'an. " Today, with a three-foot-long blade in the sky, who dares to compete with me?" ---------------------------- " Great Demon God Xuanming " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Immortal Demon. The general plot of this novel was: One tail, time and space, two. ---------------------------- The book " Immortal Records of a Strange Studio " was a Xianxia, mythical, and cultivation novel written by the author, Old Gu Chen. The general plot of this novel was: He thought that he had traveled back to ancient times, but he found that ghosts and demons were everywhere. The world of Liaozhai had just begun… ---------------------------- " The Most Evil " was a Xianxia novel written by Drifting Feather. The general plot of this novel was: A young girl with the bloodline of the demon race had stepped onto the path of immortality because of an opportunity. Only then did she know that there were immortal cultivators in this world, and she slowly began a strange journey of immortal cultivation. What was righteousness! What was a devil! What evil! What was a demon! Since they were all among the 3,000 Great Dao, any one of them could lead to immortality. The Demonic Priest was also a Dao! ---------------------------- " Mythological Era: Emperor Xi's Great Path " was a Xianxia and Mythological Cultivation novel written by the author, Dream Builder. The general plot of this novel was: In ancient times, who taught him? At this time, there was no Grand Supreme Ancestor, no Western Tathagata, and the Three Royals and Five Emperors had not yet been born. At this time, the gods in the sky ruled the common people, and demons wreaked havoc on the ground. This was an ancient and untouchable era. The human race was just born and was still weak. This was a chaotic mythological world with endless disputes between gods and conflicts between various races. This was a story of the human path replacing the divine path and settling the world… ---------------------------- The Great Immortal of the Demon Realm was a light novel written by the author, the Hidden Divine Cat. It was a fantasy novel. The general plot of this novel was: The world was still in chaos. After countless years, the Divine Prefecture of the Primordial Age would return to the world.

I don't think it will necessarily meet your needs, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that is most relevant to your description." Starting from the Wuxia World " is a Xianxia fantasy novel written by the author, Gu Jinxi. The general plot of this novel is: Could one achieve longevity in the Wuxia world? Wuxia planted the soul, Xianxia bore fruit… ---------------------------- The Supreme Immortal was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author, Shi Weilai. The general plot of this novel was: Supreme True Immortal, as the vile spawn of the Immortal World, I can only walk out like this and dominate the world! ---------------------------- The book " Rebirth of the Immortal Path " was written by the author, Yi Feng Tianyu. It was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel. The general plot of this novel was: A thousand years later, the Immortal Dao appeared on Earth, and many people embarked on the path of Immortal Cultivation. r The secret of the past, the present, the vast path of immortality, who could reach the peak of the immortal path? Who could truly reach the end of the immortal path? r What kind of secret did the Immortal Road hold? ---------------------------- Sword Spirit Immortal Dome was written by the author, Floating Life Like Morning Dew. It was a classic Xianxia novel. The general plot of this novel was: One day, he returned to his youth, seeking immortality, seeking Dao, and comprehending heaven and earth. He held his sword and flew thousands of miles in the sky, pointing at the sun and moon wheels in the distance. ---------------------------- " The Origin of the Immortal Path " was a Xianxia novel written by the author, Zhong Yu, who was a landscape painter. The general plot of this novel was: 100,000 years ago, the Soul Consciousness battle between the eight Celestial Sovereigns almost triggered a space-time torrent. In order to prevent time from flowing back and the space-time chaos, the Heavenly Dao Dharmakaya immediately sent down the heavenly power. The power of the heavenly power would not disappear for 10,000 years. Now that 100,000 years have passed, how is the cultivation world? Let's look at the origin of the local immortal cultivation partners. ---------------------------- " The Gate of the Five Immortals " was an ancient Xianxia novel written by the author. The general plot of this novel was: In the distant Green Mountain, in the remote village, in the ordinary youth, all they did was to survive, but the life of a mortal turned into the path of Immortal Cultivation. Who was real and who was fake? Who can accompany the moon forever? The Xianxia world began from then on. ---------------------------- Immortal Mansion Longevity was a Xianxia novel written by the author, Changting Kongsheng. The general plot of this novel was: Becoming an immortal? Or become a demon! An ordinary immortal cultivator had obtained a mysterious immortal abode and had risen and fallen in the immortal cultivation world for a thousand years before finally dominating his fate! ---------------------------- " The Birth of a Human Immortal " was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author, Fat Bronze Hero. The general plot of this novel was: This was a Xianxia world. In this world, you should be an immortal among people, free and unfettered between heaven and earth. ---------------------------- " The Most Evil " was a Xianxia novel written by Drifting Feather. The general plot of this novel was: A young girl with the bloodline of the demon race had stepped onto the path of immortality because of an opportunity. Only then did she know that there were immortal cultivators in this world, and she slowly began a bizarre journey of immortal cultivation. What was righteousness! What was a devil! What evil! What was a demon! Since they were all among the 3,000 Great Dao, any one of them could lead to immortality. The Demonic Priest was also a Dao! ---------------------------- The book " Tribulation Transcender " was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author Ren Shengsheng. The general plot of this novel was: The first appearance of the ancient scriptures, the heaven-defying cultivation method finding a successor, and the second reappearance of the peerless wisdom root. What kind of bizarre stories would be triggered in the world of Cultivators when all these gathered on the same person? Many ancient secrets were about to be revealed, and one day, the cultivation world would usher in a shocking change.

The earliest fantasy novel could be traced back to the early 20th century, when Faulkner wrote The Sound and the Fury. The novel was first published in 1919 and is considered one of the pioneers of modern fiction. It was based on the poverty, racial discrimination and social problems of the early 20th century American society. It reflected the dark side of society and the distortion of human nature by telling the story of a black teenager's growth. The novel was also adapted into many versions of movies, television dramas, and stage plays, becoming one of the classics in the history of literature.

The earliest cultivation novels cannot be accurately determined because the concept of cultivation novels began to appear in the 1980s. However, the earliest typical cultivation novel should be The Illustrated Tao Te Ching. It was a Chinese philosophy book published in 1982, which described the discussion of cultivation and realm in Tao Te Ching. The content of this book was regarded as one of the pioneers of cultivation novels because it revealed important concepts and rules in cultivation.

Well, 'The Great Gatsby' isn't a Gothic novel. It mainly explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream, lacking the dark and mysterious atmosphere common in Gothic literature.

Xiang was the earliest school name that appeared. In ancient China, Xiang was the earliest form of address for schools, appearing in the Xia Dynasty (21st century B.C. to 16th century B.C.). Preface and Xiao appeared relatively late, appearing in the Shang and Zhou dynasties respectively. Therefore, Xiang was the earliest name of the school.

The earliest online fantasy novels could be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, when there was no Internet, only local area network and libraries. One of the famous online fantasy novels was the Index of Forbidden Magic Books, written by Dangma Shangjou. The novel was first published on the local area network in 1997, and then spread widely on the internet in 1998, becoming a very popular work. " Index of Forbidden Magic Books " was hailed as a milestone in Japanese online literature and one of the most representative works in Japanese online literature.

The earliest strange stories in China were Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. This novel was written in the Tang Dynasty and was one of the classics of ancient Chinese novels. It mainly narrated supernatural stories, involving immortals, ghosts, fox demons, humans, and other elements. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio was short, but the plot was complicated and the writing was beautiful. It was known as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels.