Horace Walpole: The Critical Heritage

Horace Walpole: The Critical Heritage is an important scholarly reference work examining the literary reputation, criticism, and lasting influence of Horace Walpole, one of the pioneers of Gothic fiction and author of The Castle of Otranto. This volume gathers historical reviews, critical essays, and academic commentary that trace Walpole’s impact on English literature, Gothic storytelling, art, architecture, and eighteenth-century cultural history. An invaluable resource for students, researchers, and collectors of literary criticism, the book provides deep insight into the evolution of Walpole’s critical reception over time.