Horace Walpole

Hieroglyphic Tales (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling Symbolic Shadows of 18th Century Gothic Tales

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Hieroglyphic Tales," Horace Walpole invites readers into a richly imaginative world where allegory and whimsy intertwine to explore the complexities of human existence. Published in 1785, this collection utilizes an innovative narrative style characterized by its playful tone and layered meanings, drawing heavily from the Gothic tradition that Walpole helped to establish. Through intricate frameworks of symbolism and narrative experimentation, the stories unfold like the enigmatic hieroglyphs themselves, challenging readers to ponder deeper philosophical questions masked beneath fantastical elements. Horace Walpole, an influential figure in the 18th century, is often recognized as the progenitor of the Gothic novel, most notably for his seminal work, "The Castle of Otranto." His fascination with history, antiquity, and the interplay between reality and fantasy reflective in "Hieroglyphic Tales" can be traced back to his experiences in art and architecture, as well as his travels throughout Europe. Walpole's keen interest in the power of storytelling coupled with his propensity for irony and satire reflects the age'Äôs Enlightenment ideals, which he deftly weaves into this collection. Readers who appreciate inventive narratives and philosophical inquiry will find "Hieroglyphic Tales" to be a captivating exploration of the human psyche. Walpole'Äôs masterful storytelling not only entertains but also provokes thought, making this work essential for anyone intrigued by the early Gothic movement and its lasting impact on literature. Delve into Walpole'Äôs world and unlock the mysteries hidden within each tale.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664615633
• Artikelnr.: 58499681

Autorenporträt

Horatio Walpole, often known as Horace Walpole, was an English author, art historian, man of letters, antiquarian, and Whig politician. He had Strawberry Hill House built in Twickenham, southwest London, restoring the Gothic style some decades before his Victorian successors. His literary renown is built on the first Gothic book, The Castle of Otranto (1764), as well as his Letters, which are both socially and politically significant. Yale University Press released them in 48 volumes. In 2017, a collection of Walpole's selected letters was published. The youngest son of the first British Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, he succeeded his nephew as the 4th and final Earl of Orford of the second creation when he died in 1791. Walpole was born in London as the youngest son of British Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole and his wife, Catherine. He, like his father, obtained his early education at Bexley, where he was partly taught by Edward Weston. He was also schooled at Eton College and King's College in Cambridge. Walpole's first pals were possibly his cousins Francis and Henry Conway, to whom he developed close feelings, particularly Henry. He founded a schoolboy confederacy known as the "Triumvirate" at Eton with Charles Lyttelton (later an antiquary and bishop) and George Montagu (later a member of parliament and Private Secretary to Lord North). Another group of friends known as the "Quadruple Alliance" included Walpole, Thomas Gray, Richard West, and Thomas Ashton.