The Castle of Otranto
By Horace Walpole & Nick Groom
- Release Date: 2014-10-09
- Genre: Horror
Description
One of the most influential Gothic novels, The Castle of Otranto established the literary effects associated with the genre: an ancient castle, secret passages, supernatural visitations, an innocent girl threatened with violence, sudden revelations, terror, and excitement. This new edition explores the reasons for the novel's impact.