Gothic FictionClassic Love Stories

Castle Spectre

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  • 1797 first published
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Published in 1797, Castle Spectre is a gothic fiction and classic romance novel by Matthew Lewis.

A free LibriVox audiobook (3 h 21 min) is available.

About Castle Spectre

Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas Peter Cast List: Osmond: Nemo Reginald: David Olson Percy: Tomas Peter Father Philip: Son of the Exiles Motley: ToddHW Kenric: Patrick Saville Saib: Sandra Schmit Hassan: KHand Muley: Kieren Metts Alaric: RecordingPerson Allan: Craig Franklin Edric: Eva Davis Harold: Tony Addison Chorus: Alan Mapstone Angela: Leanne Yau Alice: Sonia Evelina: Kalynda Narrator: Chuck Williamson Editor: ToddHW
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Who wrote Castle Spectre?

Castle Spectre was written by Matthew Lewis and first published in 1797.

What genre is Castle Spectre?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction and Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of Castle Spectre?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 21 min.

What books are similar to Castle Spectre?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Children of the Abbey, Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.

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