The Castle of Otranto

By Walpole Horace

The Castle of Otranto is a Gothic novel by Horace Walpole. It follows the story of Manfred, the Prince of Otranto, and the strange events that occur in his castle. Manfred's son is accidentally killed, and strange people appear at the castle. Manfred is determined to save his family's honor and legacy. In the end, Manfred loses his life, but the rightful heir to the castle is reinstated.