The Old English Baron, A Gothic Story - Reeve, Clara; Walpole, Horace
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The Old English Baron is a Gothic novel written by Clara Reeve and first published in 1778. The novel is set in medieval England and tells the story of Sir Philip Harclay, who inherits an estate and title from his father. However, his inheritance is contested by the villainous Lord Lovel, who has his own designs on the estate. The novel is a classic example of Gothic literature, with its emphasis on mystery, suspense, and supernatural elements.Also included in this edition is The Castle of Otranto, another Gothic story written by Horace Walpole and first published in 1764. The Castle of…mehr

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The Old English Baron is a Gothic novel written by Clara Reeve and first published in 1778. The novel is set in medieval England and tells the story of Sir Philip Harclay, who inherits an estate and title from his father. However, his inheritance is contested by the villainous Lord Lovel, who has his own designs on the estate. The novel is a classic example of Gothic literature, with its emphasis on mystery, suspense, and supernatural elements.Also included in this edition is The Castle of Otranto, another Gothic story written by Horace Walpole and first published in 1764. The Castle of Otranto is considered the first Gothic novel and tells the story of the tyrannical Lord Manfred, who seeks to secure his family's power by marrying his son to the daughter of a nobleman. However, his plans are thwarted by supernatural occurrences and a curse that seems to be haunting the castle.This edition of The Old English Baron and The Castle of Otranto was published in 1883 and features both novels in their original form. It is a must-read for fans of Gothic literature and those interested in the history of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Clara Reeve (1729-1807) was an English novelist best known for her contribution to the Gothic literary tradition, particularly through her novel ""The Old English Baron."" She was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, and was the daughter of Reverend William Reeve, a clergyman who likely influenced her interest in literature and history. Reeve's ""The Old English Baron"" is significant for its attempt to blend the supernatural with the believable, setting a precedent for later Gothic fiction. She sought to ground the Gothic elements within a more realistic framework, focusing on historical accuracy and the moral development of characters. Reeve's literary career began relatively late in her life. Her first work, ""The Phoenix"" (1772), was a translation of a Latin work by Bishop Barclay. Clara Reeve is remembered as a pivotal figure in the development of Gothic fiction. Her efforts to make the genre more accessible and morally instructive influenced later writers and helped establish Gothic fiction as a serious literary form. Her blend of romance, history, and Gothic elements set the stage for subsequent developments in the genre, influencing authors such as Ann Radcliffe and Mary Shelley. Reeve's work, particularly ""The Old English Baron,"" remains a touchstone in the study of Gothic literature, marking an important step in the genre's evolution from sensationalism to a more nuanced and morally engaged form of storytelling.