01690cam a22003613u 4500 696 UtSlPG 20260610133035.0 m cr n 260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 The Castle of Otranto Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1996 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier First Gothic novel Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Castle_of_Otranto Release date is 1996-10-01 David Price "The Castle of Otranto" by Horace Walpole is a novel published in 1764, widely regarded as the first Gothic novel. Set in a haunted medieval castle, the story follows Lord Manfred as his family faces a terrifying ancient prophecy. When his son is crushed by a gigantic helmet on his wedding day, Manfred desperately attempts to prevent his dynasty's downfall. The tale merges medieval atmosphere with supernatural terror, featuring mysterious prophecies, hidden identities, and ominous apparitions that threaten to destroy everything Manfred holds dear. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Horror tales Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Gothic fiction Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/696 42817 42817