Question

The English Gothic novel began with ________________’s The Castle of Otranto (1765). Readers during his time found the novel electrifying original and thrillingly suspenseful, with its remote setting, its use of the supernatural, and its medieval trappings.

Answer 1

The answer that best fits the blank provided is HORACE WALPOLE'S. Horatio or Horace Walpole was a known English Politician and also noted as a writer of the novel "The Castle of Otranto". This novel covers the genre of gothic and horror fiction which is why readers find it supernatural and electrifying. Hope this helps.