The Castle Of Otranto

The Castle Of Otranto

Horace Walpole

17,97 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9789354759734
17,97 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

A haunting invitation to a room where every stone remembers the future. A castle of shadows, a prophecy that refuses to die.The Castle of Otranto, Horace Walpole’s startling landmark, invites readers into an early gothic fiction that set the template for classic horror literature. Its form fuses romance, superstition, and a mounting sense of doom as a family’s fate is entwined with a lineage’s ancient curse. From the momenta of ominous omens to the creaking corridors of a decaying Italian castle setting, the narrative builds a mood of pressure, awe, and uncanny inevitability that continues to captivate gothic fiction enthusiasts and students of eighteenth century britain alike. Walpole’s tale is not only a spine-tingling story but a cultural hinge, shaping later works by Ann Radcliffe and beyond, while offering a lucid study in how fear is manufactured through atmosphere, prophecy, and the ritual of revelation.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today’s readers and future generations. It is more than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure that speaks to both casual readers and classic-literature collectors seeking a tangible link to the roots of the genre. A remarkable entry for the study for literature students and a thrilling journey for those exploring italian castle settings and a timeless curse.

Artículos relacionados

  • The life of Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1608 - 1666
    H C Fanshawe
    Sir Richard Fanshawe (1608-1666), was a diplomat, poet and linguist. As Ambassador to Spain and Portugal he negotiated the marriage of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza. He was also acclaimed for his poetry and his translations of Latin and European works such as the Lusiads by Luis de Camoes and Il Pastor Fido (the Faithful Shepherd) by Giovanni Battista Guarini. Sir Richar...
    Disponible

    17,51 €

  • Uniforms of Russian Army during the years 1825-1855. Vol. 3
    Aleksandr Vasilevich Viskovatov / Mark Conrad
    This volume is related to the Russian Army during the zar Nicolas Ist era, and are about the uniforms cavalry in use from 1825 to 1855. Compiled at Saint Petersburg during the year from 1837 and 1851, the Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army has had an enormous impact and great importance for the study on the history of Russian costume and uniform...
    Disponible

    52,04 €

  • Archaeology and Entomology in the Eastern Mediterranean
    Eva Panagiotakopulu
    ...
    Disponible

    74,97 €

  • Luoghi e Architetture della Transizione
    Maria Antonietta Breda
    I sistemi difensivi di confine e la protezione antiaerea nelle città. Storia conservazione riuso / Border defense system and air raid protection in the cities. History conservation reuseThis book collects the papers presented at the Second International Congress on Conoscenza e valorizzazione delle opere militari moderne - Knowledge and development of modern military structures...
    Disponible

    139,91 €

  • Le mura di Bergamo e l’esercito veneto fra 500 e 600
    Luca Stefano Cristini
    Correva l'Anno del Signore 1590. Così scriveva un soddisfatto e pago Alvise Grimani, l'allora comandante veneto della piazza di Bergamo, al termine dei lavori di realizzazione degli oltre cinque chilometri di mura porte e bastioni : 'La città è tutta serrata con baluardi e i suoi membri quasi tutti terrapienati, compite le piazze, i parapetti e le traverse per coprirsi ...
    Disponible

    36,31 €

  • Psychology of Revolution
    Gustave Lebon
    The present age is not merely an epoch of discovery; it is also a period of revision of the various elements of knowledge. Having recognised that there are no phenomena of which the first cause is still accessible, science has resumed the examination of her ancient certitudes, and has proved their fragility. To-day she sees her ancient principles vanishing one by one. ...

Otros libros del autor

  • Large Print - The Castle of Otranto - Grand Type Collector’s Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket
    Horace Walpole
    Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector’s EditionWith clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.Large Print Features:18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort.Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface de...
  • The Castle of Otranto
    Horace Walpole
    The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole (1764) is considered the first Gothic novel, blending supernatural elements with medieval romance.The story centers on Prince Manfred, who rules the castle of Otranto. After his son Conrad is mysteriously crushed to death by a giant helmet on his wedding day, Manfred becomes desperate to continue his family line. He decides to divorce his...
    Disponible

    11,58 €

  • The Castle of Otranto
    Horace Walpole
    The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole (1764) is considered the first Gothic novel, blending supernatural elements with medieval romance.The story centers on Prince Manfred, who rules the castle of Otranto. After his son Conrad is mysteriously crushed to death by a giant helmet on his wedding day, Manfred becomes desperate to continue his family line. He decides to divorce his...
  • The Castle of Otranto
    Horace Walpole
    On the day of his wedding, young Conrad is crushed to death by an monstrous helmet in the courtyard of his ancestral home. Determined to defy the mysterious prophecy foretelling the end of his line, Manfred, the capricious, tyrannical lord of the castle of Otranto, resolves to marry Conrad’s betrothed himself, casting aside law, loyalty, and even his own wife. Yet as Manfred pu...
  • The Castle of Otranto
    Horace Walpole
    First published in 1764, Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto, the first Gothic novel, weaves a tale of prophecy, treachery, and supernatural terror. When a giant helmet crushes young Conrad on his wedding day, a dark curse unfolds, plunging the castle’s inhabitants into a labyrinth of fate, fear, and forbidden desire. ...
    Disponible

    12,60 €

  • Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third
    Horace Walpole
    Delve into the controversial reign of one of England’s most infamous monarchs with Horace Walpole’s 'Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third.' This meticulously prepared print edition offers a fascinating exploration of the historical debate surrounding Richard III, challenging established narratives and inviting readers to reconsider the King’s legacy.W...
    Disponible

    17,35 €