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petitfour commented on the word gothic heroine
The heroine of a gothic novel - usually small, pale, large-eyed and delicate.
Prone to catching diseases that involve coughing up blood.
See also: petitfour ;)
April 4, 2007
trivet commented on the word gothic heroine
subsists on blancmange and tea.
April 4, 2007
trivet commented on the word gothic heroine
Reasons You Might Die of Consumption in a 19th-Century
Novel, in Order From Least Likely to Most Likely.
- McSweeney'sJanuary 10, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word gothic heroine
Oh trivet, thanks! I haven't read McSweeney's in a while... :)
January 10, 2009
reesetee commented on the word gothic heroine
One of my favorites from that site. Thanks, trivet!
January 10, 2009