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THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO(Illustrated) - cover

THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO(Illustrated)

Horace Walpole

Publisher: Micheal Smith

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Special Illustrated Edition: Dive into the Gothic Abyss with Exclusive Content
	 Illustrated Edition: Immerse yourself in the visual spectacle with 15 enchanting illustrations that breathe life into the gothic tales of Otranto.
	 Enhanced Reading Experience: Accompanied by a succinct summary to enrich your journey through the dark corridors of Walpole’s imagination.
	 Meet the Cast: A detailed character list to guide you through the twisted fates and entwined destinies of the inhabitants of Otranto.
	 Author Spotlight: Delve deeper with an author biography, exploring Horace Walpole’s eccentric world and his pioneering impact on gothic literature.

 Descend into "The Castle of Otranto": A Haunting Tale of Power, Ambition, and Supernatural Retribution ??
Envelop yourself in the dark and stormy world of Horace Walpole's "The Castle of Otranto," where the eerie shadows cast by ancestral sins linger ominously over the desperate and power-hungry Prince Manfred. Nestled within the imposing walls of Otranto Castle, secrets seep through ancient stones, and the veil between the living and the dead wafts unsettlingly thin.
After the enigmatic and gruesome death of his only son, Manfred, insatiable in his lust for power and unyielding lineage, succumbs to a path darkened by treachery, obsession, and malevolent intentions. The once-majestic castle transforms into a stage where spectral apparitions, tragic love, and the relentless pursuit of destiny unfold, spiraling towards cataclysmic consequence.
"The Castle of Otranto" is heralded as the progenitor of the Gothic novel, weaving a tale where the inexplicably supernatural entwines with the tragically human. Manfred’s unnerving descent into moral decay parallels a cascade of eerie phenomena, as the castle itself groans under the weight of spectral retribution and ancient prophecy.
Within these illustrated pages, the haunting ambiance of the castle, the spectral chill of the supernatural, and the visceral emotions of the characters are vividly brought to life. Each illustration, crafted to enhance your reading experience, draws you deeper into the enigmatic world Walpole so masterfully conjures.
Encounter the uncanny, navigate through the maelstrom of desperate ambition, and witness the inexorable hand of fate within the dark confines of Otranto. This edition, meticulously curated to blend Walpole's timeless narrative with vivid visual and supplementary textual content, invites you to experience this classic gothic tale as never before.
Embark on this haunting journey and witness a tale where the boundaries between the earthly and spectral dissolve, revealing the darkness that lurks within the human soul and the chilling echoes of the unforgotten past.

 
Available since: 01/09/2024.

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