The Castle Of Otranto. With A Memoir Of The Author [signed G.m.b. Followed By] The Enchanted Horse

Horace Walpole's "The Castle of Otranto" is widely regarded as the first gothic novel, and a key ancestor of the horror genre. This edition includes a memoir of Walpole signed by the enigmatic initials G.M.B., as well as a lesser-known work of Walpole's, "The Enchanted Horse". With its tense atmosphere, vivid supernatural elements, and unforgettable characters, this book remains a classic of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.