The Castle of Otranto (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Horace Walpole
- First Published: 1765
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Gothic
- Time of Work: Twelfth century
- Setting: Italy
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy, Gothic fiction
- Subjects: Love or romance, Murder or homicide, Supernatural, Escapes, Mistaken or secret identity, Inheritance or succession, Castles, Ambition, Heroes or heroism, Italy or Italians, Middle Ages, Giants, Princes or princesses, Twelfth century
- Locales: Italy
Characters Discussed
Manfred, the prince of Otranto, a usurper. After Manfred’s son is mysteriously killed on his wedding day, Manfred plans to divorce his wife and marry the promised bride himself. After much frightening supernatural intervention, Manfred surrenders his claims to Otranto; he and his wife then enter neighboring convents.
Conrad, the fifteen-year-old son of Manfred. On his wedding day, he is found crushed to death beneath a gigantic helmet.
Isabella, the daughter of the Marquis of Vicenza and the fiancée of Conrad. Manfred plans to marry her...
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