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The Castle of Otranto - (Mint Editions (Horrific, Paranormal, Supernatural and Gothic Tales)) by Horace Walpole (Paperback)

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  • When tragedy strikes on his son's wedding day, Lord Manfred believes it is a foreboding omen, and will do whatever it takes to stop it--no matter how immoral.
  • Author(s): Horace Walpole
  • 92 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
  • Series Name: Mint Editions (Horrific, Paranormal, Supernatural and Gothic Tales)

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When tragedy strikes on his son's wedding day, Lord Manfred believes it is a foreboding omen, and will do whatever it takes to stop it--no matter how immoral.

Set in the 18th century, The Castle of Otranto begins on the day Manfred's son, Conrad, was meant to be married. Known for his sickly nature, Conrad is the eldest child of two, and is set to marry Princess Isabella, a union that would reap strong benefits for the noble family. However, when tragedy strikes right before the ceremony, Manfred is terrified that it is a premonition of a bad luck curse. Paranoid that the curse would threaten his bloodline, he leaps into action. Determined to strengthen his legacy before it's too late, Manfred decides to divorce his wife so that he can marry Isabella in his son's place. However, when Isabella adamantly refuses, Manfred slips into a manic state of immorality, as he becomes desperate to do whatever it takes to marry Isabella. After Theodore, a brave peasant man with mysterious origins, becomes dedicated to protecting Isabella from Manfred, the lord must outsmart and overpower the couple to get his way. Through coercion, capture, and even murder, Manfred will do anything to avoid the threat of a curse.

First published under a pseudonym in 1764, The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole is regarded as the first gothic horror novel, a literary genre that later flourished in the 18th and 19th century. Walpole's work has shaped the modern-day gothic aesthetic in literature, film, art, and music. The Castle of Otranto and the genre it inspired also encouraged many major writers, such as Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Edgar Allan Poe. Featuring a dark narrative, twists, tragedy, and elements of surrealism, The Castle of Otranto is dramatic and shocking, enthralling from start to finish.

This edition of The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, The Castle of Otranto caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original innovation of Horace Walpole's work.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.



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When tragedy strikes on his son's wedding day, Lord Manfred believes it is a foreboding omen, and will do whatever it takes to stop it--no matter how immoral. Considered to be a pioneer of the gothic horror genre, The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole is a dark and chilling narrative that follows a man trying to avoid a generational curse.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .23 Inches (D)
Weight: .24 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Mint Editions (Horrific, Paranormal, Supernatural and Gothic Tales)
Sub-Genre: Classics
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 92
Publisher: Mint Editions
Format: Paperback
Author: Horace Walpole
Language: English
Street Date: March 9, 2021
TCIN: 93511808
UPC: 9781513277691
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-4962
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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