The Castle of Otranto
by Horace Walpole
The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.18 out of 5, based on 12.9K reader ratings. First published in 1764. The book spans 125 pages.
About The Castle of Otranto
First published pseudonymously in 1764, The Castle of Otranto purported to be a translation of an Italian story of the time of the crusades. In it Walpole attempted, as he declared in the Preface to the Second Edition, "to blend the two kinds of romance: the ancient and the modern." Crammed with invention, entertainment, terror, and pathos, the novel was an immediate success and Walpole's own favorite among his numerous works. The novel is reprinted here from a text of 1798, the last that Walpole himself prepared for the press.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Horace Walpole |
| Published | 1764 |
| Pages | 125 |
| Genres | Classics, Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,921 |
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What genre is The Castle of Otranto?
The Castle of Otranto is categorized as Classics, Horror, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Castle of Otranto worth reading?
Based on 12.9K reader ratings, The Castle of Otranto has an average score of 3.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Castle of Otranto?
The Castle of Otranto has 125 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Castle of Otranto?
The Castle of Otranto was written by Horace Walpole. It was first published in 1764.
What is the ISBN for The Castle of Otranto?
The ISBN-13 for The Castle of Otranto is 9780192834410.0.
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