Horace Walpole
In 1765, Horace Walpole bewitched an unprepared public with the first ever Gothic novel 'The Castle of Ottranto'.
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Jan 4, 2001 • 28min
Gothic
Horace Walpole and Anne Radcliffe delve into the Gothic genre's origins, influence on architecture, and enduring impact on popular culture. The discussion spans from the first Gothic novel to the Gothic Revival in architecture, exploring themes of terror, the allure of the medieval era, and the feminist aspect of Gothic literature. The podcast also delves into Gothic influences in film, literature, American Gothic, and youth culture resistance.
