Books by Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was an English writer, art historian, and politician. He is best known for his Gothic novel "The Castle of Otranto" (1764), which is considered the first Gothic novel in English literature. Walpole's writing style was characterized by its use of supernatural elements, melodrama, and intricate plots.
In addition to his literary work, Walpole was a noted art historian and collector, known for his extensive collection of art and antiquities at his home, Strawberry Hill House. He was also a politician, serving as a Member of Parliament and holding various government positions.
Walpole's contributions to literature include popularizing the Gothic genre and inspiring subsequent writers such as Ann Radcliffe and Mary Shelley. His influence can be seen in the development of Gothic fiction as a distinct literary genre.
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Letters Of Horace Walpole, Earl Of Orford, To Sir Horace Mann
A Catalogue of Engravers, who Have Been Born, or Resided in England
A Catalogue Of The Classic Contents Of Strawberry Hill Collected By Horace Walpole
Names Of Purchasers And The Princes To The Sale Catalogue Of The Choice Collections Of Art And Virtu. At Strawberry
A Catalogue Of The Classic Contents Of Strawberry Hill Collected By Horace Walpole
Names Of Purchasers And The Princes To The Sale Catalogue Of The Choice Collections Of Art And Virtu. At Strawberry
A Description of the Villa of Mr. Horace Walpole, ... at Strawberry-Hill Near Twickenham, Middlesex. With an Inventory of the Furniture, Pictures, Curiosities, &c
A Description of the Villa of Mr. Horace Walpole, ... at Strawberry-Hill Near Twickenham, Middlesex. with an Inventory of the Furniture, Pictures, Curiosities, &C.
Four Gothic Novels
The Castle of Otranto; Vathek; The Monk; Frankenstein
