The Castle of Otranto: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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This book is the earliest and most influential of the Gothic novels. First published pseudonymously in 1764, The Castle of Otranto purported to be a translation of an Italian story of the time of the crusades. In it Walpole attempted, as he declared in the Preface to the second edition, "to blend the two kinds of romance: the ancient and the modern." He gives us a series of catastrophes, ghostly interventions, revelations of identity, and exciting contests. Crammed with invention, entertainment, terror, and pathos, the novel was an immediate success and Walpole's own favorite among his numerous works. - Back cover.
Quick facts about The Castle of Otranto
- Title: The Castle of Otranto
- Author: Horace Walpole
- First published: 1764
- Genre: castles, gothic revival (literature), translations into russian
- OpenLibrary ID: OL183675W
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The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Castle of Otranto about?
This book is the earliest and most influential of the Gothic novels.
Who wrote The Castle of Otranto?
The Castle of Otranto was written by Horace Walpole.
When was The Castle of Otranto published?
The Castle of Otranto was first published in 1764.
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