The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story (Annotated) 💀 scary.co

Unique ElementsHistorical ContextDetailed 18th Century Historical MapTake an exhilarating step back in time!A thrilling literary classic, and an unforgettable read.The Castle Otranto by Horace Walpoleis a thrilling haunted tale for adults first published in 1797 United Kingdom.Be inspired and moved by prose written in times long gone. Classic works of literature have memorable characters and offer profound and eternal reflections about the human condition.Sneak Peak“That I will show you, my Lord,” said the peasant; and, taking up a fragment of stone that had fallen from above, he laid himself on the trap-door, and began to beat on the piece of brass that covered it, meaning to gain time for the escape of the Princess. This presence of mind, joined to the frankness of the youth, staggered Manfred. He even felt a disposition towards pardoning one who had been guilty of no crime. Manfred was not one of those savage tyrants who wanton in cruelty unprovoked. The circumstances of his fortune had given an asperity to his temper, which was naturally humane; and his virtues were always ready to operate, when his passions did not obscure his reason.SynopsisSet in a haunted castle, the novel combines medievalism and horror in a style that has endured centuries. The Castle of Otranto tells the tale of Manfred, lord of the castle, and his family. The story begins on the wedding-day of his ailing son Conrad and princess Isabella. Just before the wedding Conrad is crushed to death by a massive helmet that falls from above. This mysterious incident is especially ominous in light of an ancient prophecy, "that the castle and lordship of Otranto should pass from the present family, whenever the real owner should be grown too large to inhabit it". Manfred, frightened that Conrad's death indicates the beginning of the end for his line, decides to alter the prophecy by marrying Isabella himself, while divorcing his current wife, Hippolita, who he feels has failed to bear him a proper heir due to the sickly condition of Conrad before his unfortunate death.This edition of The Castle Otranto by Horace Walpole is a classic of gothic literature reinvented for modern audiences, with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, perfect for the literature lover and book connoisseur.A stunning title! At Ginger Classics, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.Title DetailsOriginal 1764 TextHistorical Fiction Thriller

Release Date 01/13/2022
Author Horace Walpole
Language English
Companies Independently published
Format Kindle

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