Unearthing Walpole's Haunting 'Otranto' Masterpiece

In this 'spoiler free' #bookreview, I go over primary aspects of Horace Walpole's groundbreaking Gothic novel 'The Castle of Otranto'. I highlight the limited edition's high-quality materials and craftsmanship. The video explores Walpole's aim to present romantic supernatural elements to a scientifically-minded Georgian audience by initially framing the work as a translation of an ancient Italian text. I analyze how Walpole masterfully created a captivating, atmospheric mood that laid the foundation for the Gothic genre, even if the plot seems tame compared to later Gothic works.

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