The Count of Otranto
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Published in 1764, 'The Count of Otranto' is considered the first gothic novel.
Set in a medieval castle, it follows the tyrannical Manfred, the Prince of Otranto, and his desperate attempts to maintain his lineage and power.
The story is filled with supernatural events, prophecies, and dramatic revelations, creating an atmosphere of suspense and horror.
Walpole's novel blends elements of romance, tragedy, and the supernatural, establishing key tropes of the gothic genre.
The book explores themes of tyranny, fate, and the consequences of ambition.
Set in a medieval castle, it follows the tyrannical Manfred, the Prince of Otranto, and his desperate attempts to maintain his lineage and power.
The story is filled with supernatural events, prophecies, and dramatic revelations, creating an atmosphere of suspense and horror.
Walpole's novel blends elements of romance, tragedy, and the supernatural, establishing key tropes of the gothic genre.
The book explores themes of tyranny, fate, and the consequences of ambition.
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