In this classic and timeless novel, we are immersed in a tale of adventure, romance, death, suspense, and supernatural occurrences. The Castle of Otranto tells the story of Manfred, lord of the castle, and his family, while mysterious events aid in fulfilling a prophecy that spells doom for the ruler and justice for the rightful heir. After Manfred's son is crushed to death by a gigantic helmet that falls on him from above, the mysterious prophecy will take control over the lives of all the protagonists in different ways. The Castle of Otranto is generally regarded as the first gothic novel, and Horatio Walpole, by extension, is arguably the forerunner to such authors as Charles Maturin, Ann Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, and Daphne du Maurier.

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138 pages

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	January 5, 2013
ISBN13	9781481915533
Publishers	Createspace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages	138
Dimensions	127 × 203 × 8 mm · 154 g
Language	English
Editor	Lady Valkyrie

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