The Castle of Otranto

by Horace Walpole

This novel is the tale of Conrad, son of Manfred of the residence of Otranto. This exciting tale abounds in journey, suspense, and supernatural occurrences. Crammed with invention, entertainment, terror, and pathos, the unconventional was a direct success and Walpole's personal favorite amongst his severa works. This paintings initiated a firestorm in this literary style and became effortlessly one of the most popular novels posted within the late 18th and early 19th century.

Genres: Gothic

191 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2022

About the author

Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford — also known as Horace Walpole — was an English art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician. He is now largely remembered for Strawberry Hill, the home he built in Twickenham, south-west London where he revived the Gothic style some decades before his Victorian successors, and for his Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto. Along with the book, his literary reputation rests on his Letters, which are of significant social and political interest. He was the son of Sir Robert Walpole, and cousin of Lord Nelson.

Reviews

[Shinyfluff · Rating 5 out of 5]

bonkers. absolutely chaotic and wild gothic novella that has it all: ghosts, castles, princesses in distress running thru underground passages, sudden appearance of long lost family, divine retribution, pining, backstabbing, wild-eyed princes etc