Publisher's Synopsis
The Castle of Otranto is a gothic novel written by Horace Walpole in 1764. The story is set in a medieval castle in Italy and follows the events that unfold after the death of the castle's owner, Prince Manfred. The novel is filled with supernatural elements, including a giant helmet that falls from the sky, mysterious portraits that come to life, and a ghostly apparition that haunts the castle.In addition to the novel itself, this edition includes a memoir of the author, written by Sir Walter Scott. The memoir provides insight into Walpole's life and career, as well as the historical context in which he wrote The Castle of Otranto.Overall, The Castle of Otranto is a classic gothic novel that has had a significant influence on the horror genre. It is a must-read for fans of gothic literature and anyone interested in the history of the horror genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
