THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO MONICA M. GARDNER ILLUSTRATED EDITION

Enter the dark world of the Gothic novel "The Castle of Otranto" by Monica M. Gardner. This classic tale, full of mystery and horror, will take you on a journey to the titular castle, where prophecies come to life and dark forces plot intrigues. An ideal read for lovers of Gothic literature and those who want to feel a thrill.

• The first Gothic novel that started the era of literary ghosts and castles.
• Illustrated edition that brings dark scenes and characters to life.
• New translation that captures the spirit of the original.
• Full text version, without abbreviations and simplifications.
• Lux paper that ensures comfortable reading.
• Classic rules of drama that guarantee tension and emotion.

"The Castle of Otranto" is a story about young Konrad, whose wedding is interrupted by a mysterious helmet falling from the sky. An old prophecy comes to life, and the ruler Manfred, obsessed with the desire to maintain power, decides to marry his son's fiancée. Isabella flees through a maze of dungeons, and dark cloisters whisper about the curse of the rightful lord of Otranto. In this story, horror constantly borders on pity, the action rushes straight to a catastrophe, and the characters have clear outlines.

This book, born from a dream of Horace Walpole, opened the era of literary ghosts and castles. This is where an aesthetic is born that will lead to Radcliffe, Poe and the entire tradition of horror. "The Castle of Otranto" still works: as a dark tale of guilt and heritage, of pride punished by fate, and of innocence that finds the courage to save itself and the truth in the semi-darkness of the corridors.

CM Publishing presents a new, illustrated edition of "The Castle of Otranto" in a new translation. This is a must-have for every lover of Gothic literature and classic horror films. Let yourself be carried away into a dark world full of intrigue, secrets and supernatural phenomena. Feel the thrill that has accompanied readers for generations.