Author: Horace Walpole / Year: 1717-1797 / Genre: Halloween This novella revolves around the mysterious supernatural events at the titular castle, whose owner goes to villainous lengths to maintain control of it. Walpole introduces Gothic elements that drive the plot, such as mysterious deaths and long-hidden secrets, and themes that reflect 18th century anxieties, including the importance of family lineage, the power of patriarchal societies, and women in servitude to their husbands. Gothic motifs valorize medieval history and tradition.
