The Castle of Otranto (Aziloth Books) - Walpole, Horace
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Horace Walpole is credited by many with the invention of the Gothic Novel. The author claimed to have written 'The Castle of Otranto' - a medieval mystery story set in a haunted castle peopled by fantastic characters - after a night of dreams. It is a fitting origin for this dark book of terror and villainy, an attempt, in Walpole's own words, "to blend the two kinds of romance, the ancient and the modern". Walpole's literary experiment has proved to be a great success, and The Castle of Otranto has rarely been out of print since its first publication in 1764.

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Horace Walpole is credited by many with the invention of the Gothic Novel. The author claimed to have written 'The Castle of Otranto' - a medieval mystery story set in a haunted castle peopled by fantastic characters - after a night of dreams. It is a fitting origin for this dark book of terror and villainy, an attempt, in Walpole's own words, "to blend the two kinds of romance, the ancient and the modern". Walpole's literary experiment has proved to be a great success, and The Castle of Otranto has rarely been out of print since its first publication in 1764.
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Horace Walpole was born in 1717, the youngest son of politician Robert Walpole, and became a writer, historian, and art enthusiast. After studying at Cambridge, he held parliamentary seats before retiring to focus on his writing and collections. His most famous work, The Castle of Otranto, is often credited as the first Gothic novel, a genre he helped establish.Walpole was deeply interested in antiquarianism and transformed his home, Strawberry Hill, into a Gothic-style castle. His writings ranged from history to letters, but his supernatural works are what solidified his place in literary history. His sharp wit and unique style made him a standout figure in 18th-century English society.Walpole's influence on literature lasted long after his death in 1797. His pioneering Gothic works inspired generations of writers, and his contributions to art history helped preserve valuable treasures. He is remembered as a key figure in the development of English literature's darker, imaginative traditions.