The Castle of Otranto
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The Castle of Otranto
By Horace WalpoleOne of the first and greatest of Gothic novels, this thrilling tale ranks among the most influential books in literary history.
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The Castle of Otranto
By Horace WalpoleThis monstrous mishap is only the beginning of this funnily creepy tale. But the plot, though wild and entertaining, is the least important thing about this 1764's novel.
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The Castle of Otranto
By Horace WalpoleIt is generally regarded as the first gothic novel, initiating a literary genre which would become extremely popular in the later 18th and early 19th century, with authors such as Charles Maturin, Ann Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe ...
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The Castle of Otranto: Vathek and Nightmare Abbey
By Horace Walpole, Thomas Love Peacock, William BeckfordThree classic Gothic novels: Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto, Thomas Love Peacock's Nightmare Abbey and William Beckford's Vathek
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The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story
By Horace WalpoleAfter the death of his only son on his wedding day, Manfred, the Prince of Otranto, determines to marry the bride-to-be, setting himself on a course of destruction.
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The Castle of Otranto
By Horace WalpoleThe novel begins with the impending marriage of Conrad, son the lord of the Castle Otranto, to Isabella. On the day of the marriage, Conrad is mysteriously struck down by...
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The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Novel
By Horace WalpoleIt is generally regarded as the first gothic novel. In the second edition, Walpole applied the word 'Gothic' to the novel in the subtitle - "A Gothic Story". The novel merged medievalism and terror in a style that has endured ever since.
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The Castle of Otranto: By Horace Walpole - Illustrated
By Horace Horace WalpoleHow is this book unique? Unabridged (100% Original content) Font adjustments & biography included Illustrated About The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole The Castle of Otranto is a 1764 novel by Horace Walpole.
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The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story
By Horace Walpoleof antiquity with Norman and medieval building styles—in short, with non-classical taste. ... element of national pride is also apparent here: British antiquities were comparable to the classical destinations visited on the Grand Tour.
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The Castle of Otranto: Annotated
By Horace WalpoleThe manuscript tells the story of Manfred, a prince of Otranto. . At the beginning of the story, Manfred eagerly awaits the marriage of his sickly son, Conrad, to Princess Isabella. Manfred's subjects notice his impatience.
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The Castle of Otranto: Classic Original Edition (Annotated)
By Horace WalpoleIt tells the story of Manfred, lord of the castle, and his family. The book begins on the wedding-day of his sickly son Conrad and princess Isabella.
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The Castle of Otranto: Orignal Classics and Annotated
By Horace WalpoleThe Castle of Otranto is a book by Horace Walpole first published in 1764 and generally regarded as the first gothic novel.
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The Castle of Otranto: (Annotated Edition)
By Horace Horace WalpoleIn The Castle of Otranto, the usurper Manfred tries to solidify his position by marrying the young Isabella and producing another male heir.
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The Castle of Otranto
By Horace Walpole, Henry MorleyThe Castle of Otranto is a 1764 novel by Horace Walpole. It is generally regarded as the first gothic novel.
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The Castle of Otranto: in large print
By Horace and Morley, Henry WalpoleHenry Horace and Morley Walpole The Castle of Otranto in large print The Castle of Otranto BY HORACE WALPOLE. INTRODUCTION HORACE WALPOLE. Reproduction of the original. 1st Edition 2022 | ISBN: 978-3-36830-199-6 Verlag (Publisher): ...
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The Castle of Otranto
By Horace WalpoleFirst 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.
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The Castle of Otranto
By Horace Walpole, Michael GamerReaders trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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The Castle of Otranto
By Horace WalpoleThe Castle of Otranto tells the story of Manfred, lord of the castle, and his family. The book begins on the wedding-day of his sickly son Conrad and princess Isabella.
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The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Novel
By Horace WalpoleWidely considered the first gothic novel, and indeed an initiator of the whole genre, The Castle of Otranto is a 1764 novel by Horace Walpole. It tells the tale of the lord of a castle, Manfred, and his family.
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The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story
By Horace WalpoleWalpole gives us a series of catastrophes, ghostly interventions, revelations of identity, and exciting contexts. Emma Clery's new introduction and notes make this the definitive edition.