The Castle of Otranto

By:

Horace Walpole

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Paperback / softback

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Generally regarded as the first Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto was first published in 1764. Its author is Horace Walpole (1717-97). The novel relates the history of Manfred, the prince of Otranto, who is keen to secure the castle for his descendants in the face of a mysterious curse. At the beginning of the work Manfred's son, Conrad, is crushed to death by an enormous helmet on the morning of his wedding to the beautiful princess Isabella. Faced with the extinction of his line, Manfred vows to divorce his wife and marry the terrified Isabella himself.

Release date Australia

June 2nd, 2017

Author

Horace Walpole

Contributor

Edited by Henry Morley

Pages

136

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

152x229x7

ISBN-13

9781547099450

Product ID

37415825

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