This document discusses the key elements and authors of Southern Gothic literature. Some common themes in Southern Gothic works include the subconscious, good vs. evil struggles, and dark settings that explore violence, death, and social dynamics. The document lists several influential Southern Gothic authors such as William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Eudora Welty, Tennessee Williams, Harper Lee, Truman Capote, and Cormac McCarthy. It concludes with a works cited entry for a source on Southern Gothic literature.