The Castle of Otranto

By (author): "Horace Walpole"
Genres:Fantasy books  Fiction books  Classics books  British Literature books  Novels books  Horror books  Literature books  School books  18th Century books  Gothic books  
Publish Date: 1764
The Castle of Otranto
ISBN1420927094
ISBN139781420927092
AsinThe Castle of Otranto
CharactersMatilda, Isabella, Manfred, Bianca, Friar Jerome...more, Theodore, Hip
One of the earliest gothic novels, "The Castle of Otranto" is the story of the Prince of Otranto, who out of concern for carrying on his lineage attempts to marry off his son to a young girl by the name of Isabella. When a tragic accident kills the Prince's son, a series of eerie events are set in motion. "The Castle of Otranto" is a chilling gothic masterpiece that will be enjoyed by any fan of the genre.