Семантический аспект понятия дом в готической литературе и его трансформация в прозе Говарда Филлипса Лавкрафта

Abstract

The article examines semantic aspects of the concept of a house in Gothic literature and its transformation and comprehension by the American writer Howard Phillips Lovecraft. A house in literature is not just an architectural element, an entourage; it is a living space that determines the emotional state of characters, their spiritual and mental quest. The semantics of the word “house” is very extensive, therefore different writers (H.P. Lovecaft in particular) artfully play with meanings, offering their own original interpretations of a house.