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The Castle of Otranto

Horace Walpole, Nick (University of Exeter) Groom

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One of the most influential Gothic novels, The Castle of Otranto established the literary effects associated with the genre: an ancient castle, secret passages, supernatural visitations, an innocent girl threatened with violence, sudden revelations, terror, and excitement. This new edition explores the reasons for the novel's impact.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
192
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN:
9780198704447
Published Date:
9/10/2014
Edition:
3 Revised edition
Dimensions:
196mm x 148mm x 12mm
Weight:
146g
Category:
Classic fiction (pre c 1945)

RRP: £6.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9780198704447


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