The Castle Of Otranto, A Gothic Story

""The Castle of Otranto"" is a Gothic novel written by Horace Walpole in 1764. The story is set in medieval Italy and revolves around the mysterious and supernatural events that occur in the Castle of Otranto. The plot centers around the tyrannical Lord Manfred, who is determined to secure his family's position as rulers of the castle. However, his plans are thwarted when a series of supernatural events occur, including the appearance of a gigantic helmet that crushes one of his family members to death. As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to a range of characters, including the virtuous Isabella, the brave Theodore, and the cunning Father Jerome. Together, they work to unravel the mysteries of the castle and expose the truth behind Lord Manfred's actions. The book is considered a classic of the Gothic genre and is known for its use of supernatural elements, suspenseful plot, and intricate character development. This edition of the book includes a memoir of the author, providing insight into Walpole's life and the inspiration behind his writing.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.