The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole is considered the first gothic novel. Featuring supernatural events, ancestral curses, and dark secrets, the story unfolds in a medieval castle where power and prophecy intertwine. Walpole’s blend of romance and horror laid the groundwork for gothic literature.
The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole is considered the first gothic novel. Featuring supernatural events, ancestral curses, and dark secrets, the story unfolds in a medieval castle where power and prophecy intertwine. Walpole’s blend of romance and horror laid the groundwork for gothic literature.