The Castle of Otranto Annotated

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Independently Published, Sep 9, 2020 - Fiction - 144 pages
The Castle of Otranto is a book by Horace Walpole first published in 1764 and generally regarded as the first gothic novel,The Castle of Otranto merges medievalism and terror. It 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. After an inexplicable event that seems to bear out an ancient prophecy, Manfred takes steps to ensure the safety and survival of his family, only to make things so much worse.

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About the author (2020)

Horace Walpole was born in London on September 24, 1717 and educated at Eton College and Kings College, Cambridge. Upon his return from college, Walpole was elected to Parliament and served until 1768. He was the youngest son of British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. He was known as The Earl of Orford. Walpole opened a private press that published his own works and that of his friends. He is well known for his Gothic romance novel, The Castle of Otranto. Horace Walpole died in London on March 2, 1797, after which his title became extinct since he never married or had children.

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TitleThe Castle of Otranto Annotated
AuthorHorace Walpole
PublisherIndependently Published, 2020
ISBN9798684515606
Length144 pages
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Fiction / Horror
  
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