And where better to start than at the very beginning? The Castle of Otranto was the very first novel to adopt the mantle of “Gothic.” Published in 1764 by English author and art historian Horace Walpole, the novel initially tried to pass itself off as a newly discovered Italian manuscript of far older origin. In this new Classics series, I will be discussing classic works from the original Gothic literary movement in greater depth, providing plot summaries, context, and a discussion of the work’s influence on the genre. I’m aiming for this to be the first in a new series of posts, much like my Gothic Tropes series. It’s about time I wrote a post solely centered on the very first Gothic novel. Paula Cappa on Folk Horror in Literature.TheGothicLibrarian on Folk Horror in Literature.victoriagrimalkin on Folk Horror in Literature. The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses Review.Review of Book of Night-Crime and Shadow Magic.
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