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Title of book: Castle of Otranto Author: Horace Walpole Number of pages: 208 Publisher: Favour, 1764 Reviewer:Faith Fiawoyife  Castle of Otranto, published in 1764, holds the distinction of being the first Gothic novel, a genre that continues to captivate readers with its atmospheric settings, chilling narratives, and exploration of the darker aspects of human nature written by Horace Walpole, this groundbreaking work established many of the conventions that would define the genre, influencing countless authors and shaping the literary landscape for centuries to come. The novel plunges us into the shadowy depths of the castle of Otranto, where Manfred, the tyrannical lord, finds himself entangled in a web of ominous prophecies and supernatural occurrences as he desperately tries to secure his lineage and maintain his power, he sets in motion a chain of events that unravels the castle's dark secrets and unveils a long-buried curse. Walpole masterfully employs elements that would bec...