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The Castle of Otranto
| Author | Horace Walpole |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Gothic fiction, novel |
| Publisher | Thomas Lownds |
Publication date | 1764 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | Approximately 200 |
The Castle of Otranto is a 1764 novel by English author Horace Walpole. It is considered the first Gothic novel and played a significant role in founding the Gothic fiction genre. Walpole published the novel initially under a pseudonym, claiming it was a translation of an Italian manuscript from 1529. The book combines supernatural elements, medieval settings, and themes of love, power, and betrayal, all of which became hallmarks of Gothic fiction.[1]
- ↑ "Translation of Horace Walpole's gothic novel "The Castle of Otranto" hits bookstores". Tehran Times. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
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