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The Old English Baron (Paperback)
Clara Reeve; Edited by James Trainer; Introduction by James Watt; Notes by James Watt
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The Old English Baron is an ambitious rewriting of Horace Walpole's
Castle of Otranto, transporting the trappings of the Gothic to
medieval England. The noble hero endures many adventures of
romantic horror in order to obtain his rightful heritage, and the
story concludes with a dramatic day of retribution. Reeve's book is
increasingly recognized as a major influence in the development of
Gothic fiction.
When Sir Philip Harclay returns to England after a long absence,
he finds that his childhood friend, Arthur, Lord Lovel, is no
longer alive, and that the castle and estates of the Lovel family
have twice changed hands. But a mysteriously abandoned set of rooms
in the castle promises to disclose the secrets of the past. After a
series of frantic episodes and surprising revelations, culminating
in a trial by combat, the crimes of the usurper and the legitimacy
of the true heir are finally discovered.
The Old English Baron or "the literary offspring of the castle of
Otranto," as Reeve described it, provides an ambitious rewriting of
Horace Walpole's groundbreaking work, transporting the trappings of
the Gothic to medieval England. Innovative and original in its day,
Reeve's historical romance is increasingly recognized as a major
influence on the development of Gothic fiction.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
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globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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