The Castle of Otranto

Autor*innen

• Horace Walpole

Parameter

• 148 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Historisches Thema
• Klassiker
• Krimi
• Mystery & Thriller

Mehr zum Buch

Set against the backdrop of the early Crusades, this work reflects the beliefs and customs of the darkest ages of Christianity while showcasing a refined Italian style. Written likely between 1095 and 1243, it features fictitious characters and incorporates Spanish names, hinting at its post-Arragonian context in Naples. The author demonstrates a blend of beauty in diction and thoughtful judgment, contributing to a narrative that emerged during a time of significant literary flourishing in Italy, challenging the superstitions of the era.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006