EPISODE · Sep 19, 2017 · 57 MIN
A 300 Year Old Goth: Horace Walpole and The Castle of Otranto
from From the Lighthouse · host MQ English
The Castle of Otranto was the first Gothic novel: the novel that started the craze for the Gothic that's never ceased since. On Horace Walpole's 300th birthday, Stephanie is joined by Dr Lee O'Brien to discuss the ongoing appeal of the Gothic, Manfred as Gothic hero, giant helmets, and whether you're supposed to find the novel funny.
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