The Castle of Otranto - Walpole, Horace
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This novel is the story of Conrad, son of Manfred of the house of Otranto. This thrilling tale abounds in adventure, suspense, and supernatural occurrences. Crammed with invention, entertainment, terror, and pathos, the novel was an immediate success and Walpole's own favorite among his numerous works. This work initiated a firestorm in this literary genre and was easily one of the most popular novels published in the late 18th and early 19th century.

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Produktbeschreibung
This novel is the story of Conrad, son of Manfred of the house of Otranto. This thrilling tale abounds in adventure, suspense, and supernatural occurrences. Crammed with invention, entertainment, terror, and pathos, the novel was an immediate success and Walpole's own favorite among his numerous works. This work initiated a firestorm in this literary genre and was easily one of the most popular novels published in the late 18th and early 19th century.
Autorenporträt
Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was an English writer, art historian, and politician who is best remembered for his novel 'The Castle of Otranto', considered one of the pioneering works of gothic fiction. As a prominent figure of the eighteenth-century literary scene, Walpole's literary pursuits were deeply influenced by his interest in medievalism, architecture, and the supernatural.