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The Castle of Otranto

The Castle of Otranto

by Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

BookID: 696

Language:English

Editor:Morley, Henry, 1822-1894

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Horror talesInheritance and succession -- FictionGothic fiction

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"The Castle of Otranto" by Horace Walpole is a novel published in 1764, widely regarded as the first Gothic novel. Set in a haunted medieval castle, the story follows Lord Manfred as his family faces a terrifying ancient prophecy. When his son is crushed by a gigantic helmet on his wedding day, Manfred desperately attempts to prevent his dynasty's downfall. The tale merges medieval atmosphere with supernatural terror, featuring mysterious prophecies, hidden identities, and ominous apparitions that threaten to destroy everything Manfred holds dear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

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