👉 In the context of literature, Gothicism is a literary movement that emerged in Europe during the 18th century and characterized the works of authors such as Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charles Dickens. This movement was characterized by its supernatural elements, often involving themes of horror, death, and the supernatural, which were central to the genre of Gothic literature. The term "gothicizer" refers to a person who has been influenced by or is associated with the Gothic literary tradition.