The Castle Of Otranto

Autor: Walpole, Horace

Editorial: Dover

Lenguaje: Inglés Internacional

ISBN13: 9780486434124

Reseña:  In a faraway medieval realm Manfred an arrogant and evil prince rules with an iron fist. Banishing his wife to the castle dungeon he confines -- and plans to wed -- the lovely Isabella fiancée of his recently deceased son. The princes plans are foiled however when a well-meaning peasant helps the young woman escape through the castles underground passages. Grisly supernatural events further aid in fulfilling a prophecy that spells doom for the prince and justice for Isabellas rescuer and rightful heir to the throne. One of the first and greatest of Gothic novels this thrilling tale ranks among the most influential books in literary history. Serving as the model for plots characterizations settings and tone for hundreds of successors The Castle of Otranto abounds with colorful scenes adventure suspense and inexplicable phenomena.