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The Castle of Otranto
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The Castle of Otranto
With this title, Walpole established the Gothic as a literary form in England. It was first published as a scholarly translation from an ancient Italian text, a supernatural tale of a fatal prophecy set in the time of the crusades and one which inspired terror in its early readers.
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On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father, Manfred, fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son's bride himself, despite the fact he is already married.
But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon threaten this unlawful union, as the curse placed on Manfred's ancestor, who usurped the lawful Prince of Otranto, begins to unfold.
First published pseudonymously in 1764, purporting to be an ancient Italian text from the time of the crusades, The Castle of Otranto is a founding work of Gothic fiction. With its compelling blend of sinister portents, tempestuous passions, and ghostly visitations, it spawned an entire literary tradition and influenced such writers as Ann Radcliffe and Bram Stoker.
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The Castle of Otranto is often praised for its innovation as the first Gothic novel, blending supernatural elements with melodramatic themes. Many reviews highlight its suspenseful atmosphere and intriguing plot, though some note its characters can be somewhat one-dimensional. Readers appreciate its historical significance and enjoy it as a quintessentially eerie and imaginative tale.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780140437676
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 September 2001
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Edited by Michael Gamer
- Notes by Michael Gamer
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 158g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Horace Walpole (1717-97), 4th Earl of Orford, was the son of the Whig Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. In 1747 he moved to Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, which he transformed into his "little Gothic castle". He was at the centre of literary and political society and an arbiter of taste. He is remembered for his witty letters to a wide circle of friends. Michael Gamer is Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of 'Romanticism and the Gothic' (CUP, 2000).
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