Length4h 21m
About this audiobook
Horace Walpole's 'The Castle of Otranto' is a groundbreaking work of Gothic fiction that set the stage for the entire genre. The book is filled with supernatural elements, mysterious happenings, and a sense of foreboding that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Walpole's elaborate prose and intricate plot twists create a sense of unease and suspense that lingers long after the final page is turned. Published in 1764, this novel is considered a classic of Gothic literature and has inspired countless imitators and adaptations. Fans of dark, atmospheric storytelling will find much to enjoy in this timeless tale. Horace Walpole, an English writer, politician, and art historian, was inspired to write 'The Castle of Otranto' after having a dream about a haunted castle. As a member of the literary elite of his time, Walpole's novel was well-received and helped to popularize the Gothic genre. His background in literature and his keen eye for detail are evident in the rich tapestry of events he weaves in this novel. I highly recommend 'The Castle of Otranto' to readers who enjoy Gothic fiction, classic literature, and tales of the supernatural. Walpole's masterful storytelling and atmospheric setting make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in the origins of the Gothic genre.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Horror
Length4 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Castle of Otranto (Unabridged)
5Chapter II
2Preface To The First Edition
6Chapter III
3Preface To The Second Edition
7Chapter IV
4Chapter I
8Chapter V
More from Horace Walpole
The Castle of OtrantoHorace Walpole3h 49m$2 · $0.00
The History of King George the ThirdHorace Walpole51h 26m$2 · $0.00
My Memoirs of the Reign of King George the ThirdHorace Walpole50h 7m$2 · $0.00
Das Schloss von OtrantoHorace Walpole4h 6m$1 · $0.00
The History of King George the ThirdHorace Walpole50h 4m$2 · $0.00
The Castle of OtrantoHorace Walpole4h 21m$2 · $0.00
Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third (Vol. 1-4)Horace Walpole50h 10m$2 · $0.00
Ethic IIAshley Antoinette9h 1m$20
RiversnowTess Thompson8h 11m$20
Supreme ClienteleAshley & JaQuavis8h 58m$20
Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer’s World, Book 1Seth Ring14h 7m$27
Hell Divers XII: HeroesNicholas Sansbury Smith13h 18m$27
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m$1 · $0.00
Beyond Temptation & Risky PleasuresBrenda Jackson10h 53m$24 · $0.00
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Showdown in the Big EasyCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr7h 37m$23
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
The Collected Works of H. P. LovecraftH. P. Lovecraft50h 39m$2 · $0.00
A Long Way from OrdinaryAnn Charles, Sam Lucky9h 13m$20
Warrior’s FateWalt Browning10h 37m$20
The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m5 (1)$20
Reign Of AngelsBen Reeder8h 54m5 (1)$20
We’re AliveKc Wayland5h 10m$15
The Undead PoolKim Harrison16h 13m$33 · $0.00
Glacier's EdgeR. A. Salvatore13h 44m$33 · $0.00
Haint BlueStephanie Alexander11h 55m$23
Master UnchainedTina Folsom8h 16m$12 · $0.00
Good OmensNeil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett12h 33m$33 · $0.00
Dark of NightJonathan Maberry, Rachael Lavin4h 59m$20 · $0.00
The Renegade HunterLynsay Sands10h 7m$29 · $0.00
The Fall of the House of CabalJonathan L. Howard14h 54m$23
BRAM STOKER: 12 Novels in One Volume (Horror Classics Series)Bram Stoker108h 52m$2 · $0.00
Under Western Eyes (Unabridged Deluxe Edition)Joseph Conrad35h 39m$2 · $0.00
All I Want for Christmas Is a VampireKerrelyn Sparks10h 27m$29 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m$33 · $0.00
Jane EyreCharlotte Brontë21h 2m$2 · $0.00
The ExorcistWilliam Peter Blatty12h 52m5 (2)$8 · $0.00
You may also like
The History of Sir Richard CalmadyLucas Malet29h 45m$1 · $0.00
The Lifted VeilGeorge Eliot1h 54m$14
The Collected Works of Richard Marsh (Illustrated Edition)Richard Marsh190h 57m$2 · $0.00
The Lifted VeilGeorge Eliot1h 58m$6 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Nathaniel Hawthorne (Illustrated)Nathaniel Hawthorne104h 45m$1 · $0.00
The Lifted VeilGeorge Eliot1h 52m$2.30
The Shadow of AshlydyatMrs. Henry Wood28h 11m$2.30
Warriors: Changing Skies #2: Hidden MoonErin Hunter6h 58m$24 · $0.00
Owen WingraveHenry James1h 29m$7 · $0.00
Absalom, Absalom!William Faulkner15h$2 · $0.00
THE CORSICAN BROTHERS (Historical Novel)Alexandre Dumas4h 56m$1 · $0.00
The Old Nurse's StoryElizabeth Gaskell58m$2 · $0.00
Wieland; Or, The Transformation: An American TaleCharles Brockden Brown9h 4m$2.30
WaynfleteChristabel R. Coleridge8h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Castle of EhrensteinG.P.R. James16h 39m$2.30
Mistrust, or Blanche and OsbrightMatthew Gregory Lewis4h 16m$1 · $0.00
The Haunted House at Latchford & The Haunted HotelJ. H. Riddell, Wilkie Collins12h 41m$23
The BirthrightJoseph Hocking10h 17m$2 · $0.00
The House of the Seven GablesNathaniel Hawthorne11h 7m$21
The Language of SolitudeJan-Philipp Sendker10h 51m$23 · $0.00