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The Castle of Otranto, published in 1764, is widely considered the first Gothic novel. Written by Horace Walpole, it tells a dark tale set in a medieval castle, blending elements of the supernatural, terror, and romance. The novel was initially presented as a translated medieval manuscript to give it an air of authenticity, but Walpole later revealed his authorship in the second edition. Its themes of haunted spaces, tyrannical rulers, and mysterious events influenced the development of Gothic fiction.
DESCRIPTION
Octavo. 176 pp, set in Monotype Bell and printed on Century Laid, cotton paper with watermarks in an edition of 25 copies (this is no 2). Bound by hand in half leather with marbled boards, titles and decoration to spine gilt.
Attractively bound by hand.
CONDITION
Brand new copy in a fine binding.
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