The Castle of Otranto
About this book
This book is the earliest and most influential of the Gothic novels. First published pseudonymously in 1764, The Castle of Otranto purported to be a translation of an Italian story of the time of the crusades. In it Walpole attempted, as he declared in the Preface to the second edition, "to blend the two kinds of romance: the ancient and the modern." He gives us a series of catastrophes, ghostly interventions, revelations of identity, and exciting contests. Crammed with invention, entertainment, terror, and pathos, the novel was an immediate success and Walpole's own favorite among his numerous works. - Back cover.
Reader Profile
3.2/5 · 45299 readers · 106 pages · ≈ 1 h 58 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Castle of Otranto?
About ≈ 1 h 58 m — 106 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Castle of Otranto?
106 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Castle of Otranto?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Is The Castle of Otranto in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Castle of Otranto?
The main characters include Walter Scott Sir (1771-1832).
Where does The Castle of Otranto take place?
It is set in Italy, Great Britain.
Who wrote The Castle of Otranto?
Horace Walpole.
Where can I read The Castle of Otranto online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library