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  • The Castle of Otranto

    Widely 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. Manfred's son Conrad is about to be married to princess Isabella, but Conrad is killed; crushed to death by the fall of a huge helmet from above. In light of an ancient prophesy, this ... Read more

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  • A Castle of Otranto

    A Castle of Otranto is a novel by Horace Walpole. It is generally regarded as the first gothic novel, initiating a literary genre which would become extremely popular in the later 18th century and early 19th century. Thus, Walpole, by extension, is arguably the forerunner to such authors as Charles Maturin, Ann Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and Daphne du Maurier.The Castle of Otranto ... Read more

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  • The castle of Otranto

    The 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. Shortly before the wedding, however, Conrad is crushed to death by a gigantic helmet that falls on him from above. This inexplicable event is particularly ominous in light of an ancient prophecy, "that the castle and lordship of ... Read more

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  • The Castle of Otranto

    The Castle of Otranto is a book by Horace Walpole first published in 1764 and 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. The aesthetic of the book has shaped modern-day gothic books, films, art, music and the ... Read more

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    The Castle of Otranto

    Narrated by Tony Jay ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 59 min

    On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed under 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, ... Read more

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  • The Castle of Otranto

    Hailed as the first gothic novel, and credited with inspiring an entire genre of literary works, the Castle of Otranto is a venerable classic. First published in 1764, the book tells the tale of the titular castle, and the supposed curse that has befallen Manfred - its lord - and his family. When his son is struck and killed by a gargantuan helmet falling onto him from above shortly before his ... Read more

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    The Castle of Otranto

    Narrated by Neville Jason ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 39 min

    The Castle of Otranto is regarded as the first Gothic novel. The son of Manfred, Prince of Otranto, is mysteriously killed on his wedding day by a huge helmet. The event leads to a fast-paced story of jealous passion, intrigue, murder and supernatural phenomena unfolding in an atmosphere of thunderclaps, moonlight and dark castle walls mirroring the inner turmoils of the characters themselves. ... Read more

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  • Horace Walpole and his World

    We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence. Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment. Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince ... Read more

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  • The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford I

    Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford — also known as Horace Walpole — was an English art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician. He had Strawberry Hill House built in Twickenham, south-west London, reviving the Gothic style some decades before his Victorian successors. His literary reputation rests on his Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto (1764) and his Letters, which are of ... Read more

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  • The Castle of Otranto (Unabridged)

    Horace Walpole's 'The Castle of Otranto' is a groundbreaking work of Gothic fiction that set the stage for the entire genre. The book is filled with supernatural elements, mysterious happenings, and a sense of foreboding that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Walpole's elaborate prose and intricate plot twists create a sense of unease and suspense that lingers long after the final ... Read more

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  • The Castle of Otranto

    Enriched edition.

    In "The Castle of Otranto," Horace Walpole introduces readers to the gothic novel, a genre blending horror, romance, and the supernatural. Set in the mysterious and foreboding castle of Otranto, the narrative revolves around themes of tyranny, destiny, and the haunting weight of lineage, intricately woven with intricate plot twists and atmospheric descriptions. Walpole's innovative use of medieval ... Read more

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  • The Castle of Otranto and The Old English Baron - Gothic Stories

    From the eerie corridors of ancient strongholds to the depths of ancestral secrets, The Castle of Otranto and The Old English Baron are captivating works of classic horror with significant influence in the history of gothic fiction.Esteemed and highly influential, Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto (1764) was England's first gothic horror novel, but when Clara Reeve rewrote the story as The ... Read more

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