Horace Walpole
Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, better known as Horace Walpole, was an English writer, art historian, man of letters, antiquarian, and Whig politician.
The Castle of Otranto
In an ancient castle, a family’s dark secrets and a terrifying prophecy collide, unleashing a torrent of horror and twisted desires after a shocking death.
By Horace Walpole
Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third
Uncover a king's tarnished legacy as a writer questions if history has unfairly judged him, revealing a world of bias and hidden agendas.
By Horace Walpole
Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 2 (of 4)
Step back in time to witness clashing ambitions and the secrets of power that defined an era.
By Horace Walpole
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4
Experience the late 18th century through the eyes of a witty observer as he navigates political turmoil, social scandals, and the simple joys of life.
By Horace Walpole
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1
Experience 18th-century England through personal letters filled with political gossip, high-society scandals, and vivid portraits of royalty.
By Horace Walpole
Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 3 (of 4)
Witness political clashes, personal dramas, and historical turning points inside the chaotic British government during King George III's reign.
By Horace Walpole
Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 1 (of 4)
Witness the dawn of a monarch's reign, fraught with political battles, influential figures, and the hidden influences that molded an era.
By Horace Walpole
Hieroglyphic Tales
Enter a world of satire and fantasy where princesses debate philosophy and kingdoms clash over the existence of a single heir.
By Horace Walpole
Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 3 (of 3)
Witness the cutthroat world of British politics as powerful figures clash, alliances shift, and a kingdom teeters on the brink of collapse.
By Horace Walpole
Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 4 (of 4)
Witness a kingdom on the edge, as political infighting and foreign entanglements threaten to shatter the reign of a powerful king, sparking revolution across the sea.
By Horace Walpole
Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 2 (of 3)
Witness political giants clash and a kingdom brace for war as a king's reign faces a time of international conflict and internal dispute.
By Horace Walpole
Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 1 (of 3)
Step back into the tumultuous world of 18th-century British politics, where personal vendettas and strategic power plays shaped the reign of a king.
By Horace Walpole
Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II
Experience 18th-century society through witty letters filled with observations on French customs, English politics, and cultural clashes, penned by a sharp-eyed commentator.
By Horace Walpole
Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume I
Experience 18th-century society through the eyes of a witty observer as they recount royal marriages, travels abroad, and the amusing contrasts between cultures.
By Horace Walpole
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 3
Experience the drama and wit of 18th-century England through the eyes of a charming aristocrat navigating war, politics, and high society.
By Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole and His World: Select Passages from His Letters
Wit, politics, art, and society intertwine in this collection of personal letters, offering a captivating look into the world of an 18th-century correspondent.
By Horace Walpole
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2
Experience 18th-century England firsthand through lively letters filled with political drama, social gatherings, and one man's sharp observations on it all.
By Horace Walpole