Horace Walpole - Libros y biografía

Horace Walpole and His World: Select Passages from His Letters is a captivating collection of letters and correspondences written by the esteemed Horace Walpole, showcasing his wit, charm, and keen observations...

Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto is a groundbreaking work in the realm of Gothic literature, setting the foundation for the genre with its elements of suspense, supernatural occurrences, and melodramatic...

Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto, published in 1764, is a pioneering work in the Gothic genre, known for its supernatural elements, melodramatic plot, and gloomy atmosphere. As one of the earliest...

This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Castle of Otranto...

Regarded as the first gothic horror novel ever written, The Castle of Otranto is a dark, thrilling tale, delightfully shocking for its time and hugely influential. A fantastic, provocative and playful...

Nel castello di Otranto vive la famiglia del principe Manfred, il cui secondogenito e unico erede maschio, Conrad, è in procinto di sposarsi. Ma, nel giorno del matrimonio, il futuro marito viene trovato...

Otranton linna on goottilaisen romaanin varhaisin kukinto ja modernin kauhukirjallisuuden lähtökohta. Sen tekijä oli taidehistorioitsija, poliitikko ja kirjailija Horace Walpole (1717-1797), joka julkaisi...

On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to...

The following work was found in the library of an ancient Catholic family in the north of England. It was printed at Naples, in the black letter, in the year 1529. How much sooner it was written does...

We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence. Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive...

‘Il castello di Otranto’ è il primo romanzo gotico propriamente detto. Walpole inaugura un filone letterario inesauribile che arriva sino ai giorni nostri, con canoni da lui ben definiti: castello, labirinto,...

The Castle of Otranto is a 1764 novel by Horace Walpole. It is generally regarded as the first gothic novel, initiating a literary genre which would become extremely popular in the later 18th and early...

Horace Walpole's 'The History of King George the Third' is a seminal work that delves into the political and social landscape of 18th-century England, providing readers with a comprehensive account of...

Horace Walpole's 'Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third' offers readers a comprehensive and insightful account of the political and social landscape of the late 18th century in England. Walpole's...

Horace Walpole's 'The History of King George the Third' is a significant contribution to 18th-century historical literature, offering a detailed account of the reign of King George III. Written in a polished...

Horace Walpole's 'Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third' is a meticulously detailed account of the political events and social changes during the reign of King George III. Written in a scholarly...

"The History of King George the Third" in 4 volumes are a historical account written by Horace Walpole that comprises the first twelve years of the reign of George III. George III (c. 1738-1820) was King...

The following work was found in the library of an ancient Catholic family in the north of England. It was printed at Naples, in the black letter, in the year 1529. How much sooner it was written does...

As the invaluable present I am making to the world may not please all tastes, from the gravity of the matter, the solidity of the reasoning, and the deep learning contained in the ensuing sheets, it is...

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...

Medievalism, terror, and the ubiquitous haunted castle are staples of the Gothic horror genre. But the man who unwittingly inspired the likes of ´Frankenstein´, ´Dracula´, Hammer horror movies and even...

The Castle of Otranto is a 1764 novel by Horace Walpole. It is generally regarded as the first Gothic romance, initiating a literary genre which would become extremely popular in the later 18th century...

The Count of Narbonne, a captivating anthology that brings together the seminal works of Horace Walpole and Robert Jephson, serves as a fascinating exploration of the Gothic tradition in literature. The...

The dual works of Horace Walpole's 'The Castle of Otranto' and Clara Reeve's 'The Old English Baron' sit at the pivotal inception of the Gothic novel. This collection, combining two seminal texts, explores...

In 'The Count of Narbonne,' a testament to the Gothic romance and the drama of the 18th century, readers are invited into a world where the intrigue of medieval castles, mysterious ancestries, and the...

"The Castle of Otranto" tells the story of Manfred, lord of the castle, and his family. On the wedding-day of his sickly son Conrad and princess Isabella, Conrad is crushed to death by a gigantic helmet...

The Darkness of Castle Otranto' stands as a seminal collection that bridges the chasm between the nascent Gothic traditions of the 18th century and the burgeoning literary explorations into darkness,...

In 'The Darkness of Castle Otranto', readers are invited into a realm where the gothic splendor and terror intermingle, through a collection that showcases the darkly imaginative roots of Gothic literature....

The Curse of the Undead - 20 Ghost Novel Classics is an evocative anthology that delves into the eerie and supernatural realms of literature. This collection presents a tapestry of themes ranging from...

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