#literaryexploration

You probably thought that you'd break my heart; you probably thought that you'd make me cry. But it's okay…I swear, it's okay.

Because I know everything.

Everything.  

I know everything.

Everything. 

One star shines brightly in the vast and enchanted field of contemporary writing, shedding light on the complexities of the human soul with depth and resonance never before seen. Originating from the beautiful Swedish countryside, Göran Söderin has become known for his deep storytelling and reflection, which has captivated readers on all continents and in all cultures.

Söderin's early years saw the beginning of his literary career, fostered by his cosmopolitan environment and a strong passion for the craft of storytelling. His natural love of words and his acute observation skills set the stage for a literary journey full of profound insight and lyrical elegance.

A mastery of words that goes beyond simple communication to become an art form that dances with sad depth and lyrical elegance is at the core of Söderin's literary prowess. He draws readers into a world where the fantasy and the real coexist peacefully through his elegant words, allowing them to examine the nuanced nuances of the human psyche with a newfound empathy and understanding.

The characters that Söderin painstakingly creates, each of them a monument to the rainbow of human emotions and desires, are at the centre of his narrative tapestry. Readers are invited to join Söderin's characters as they traverse life's maze of self-discovery and revelation, from the pinnacles of success to the lowest points of despair.

Göran Söderin's lasting influence on readers across the globe is demonstrated by the praise and accolades he has received. Söderin's stories have been translated into other languages, yet despite this, they continue to resonate with readers worldwide.

Beyond the recognition, though, Söderin is dedicated to fostering a thriving literary community and promoting the story's transformative potential as a spark for empathy and understanding. He encourages a new generation of storytellers to go off on their own literary voyage by providing mentorship and assistance.

My name is Victoria Addams and I am a descendant of that delightful and much-loved troupe, the Addams family. They have once again reappeared in popular culture with an animated movie, and I am pleased they are not forgotten, lost to the mists of collective memory, barely remembered except at Halloween and when that catchy theme song comes on. 

I am a little more intellectually-inclined than my relatives, and lately I have found myself increasingly interested in the concept of the Gothic in literature, film and television. Obviously as an Addams I am more than qualified to look into this concept, and so wish to share my passion and research here for any who wish to come along for the journey.

Because the Gothic is not just black and white make-up with black clothes, or vampires and poison and gloominess - you’re only thinking of Richmond of the IT Crowd. The storied Gothic is something else, a feeling, an atmosphere, a succession of a particular kind of events. It can, but does not always, include elements of horror, death, and romanticism. But it must also contain a sense of the sublime, an indescribable feeling that takes us beyond ourselves, outside of ourselves. This is the feeling that any good writing can create in a reader (or viewer), but that the Gothic genre is built around. This genre is not built for sequels or to be cinematic, it goes against the mainstream, even outside of it altogether, and that is why my delightful cousins are often the only exposure you mere mortals have to the whole delicious, decay-ridden concept. 

So welcome, readers, to the Victoria Addams blog for exploring the Gothic in literature, film and television. If you have suggestions or recommendations I will gladly add them to my slush pile, where they will age and decay, becoming a gorgeous background prop, more ‘shabby’ than ‘chic’.

Until next time, V. Addams