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Clara Reeve (1729-1807) was an English author and pioneering figure in the development of the gothic novel. Known as the 'Mother of the Gothic', her influential work 'The Old English Baron' set the foundation for the genre with its blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural elements. Published in 1777, her novel was inspired by and sought to emulate the style of Horace Walpole's 'The Castle of Otranto'. Reeve's contributions to gothic fiction extended beyond her own writings, as she also wrote critical essays that examined the genre's themes, tropes, and literary techniques.

Feb 1, 2012

Cover of The School for Widows (Volume 2); A Novel

The School for Widows (Volume 2); A Novel

Feb 1, 2012

Cover of The Champion of Virtue, by the Editor of the PH Nix

The Champion of Virtue, by the Editor of the PH Nix

Jan 15, 2012

Cover of The Old English Baron, by C. Reeve; Also the Castle of Otranto, by H. Walpole. Also the Castle of Otranto, by H. Walpole

The Old English Baron, by C. Reeve; Also the Castle of Otranto, by H. Walpole. Also the Castle of Otranto, by H. Walpole

Jan 13, 2012

Cover of The Old English Baron (Volume 22); A Gothic Story. the Castle of Otranto a Gothic Story

The Old English Baron (Volume 22); A Gothic Story. the Castle of Otranto a Gothic Story

Jan 10, 2012

Cover of Fatherless Fanny; Or, Memoirs of a Little Mendicant and Her Benefactors

Fatherless Fanny; Or, Memoirs of a Little Mendicant and Her Benefactors

Jan 1, 2012

Cover of The School for Widows (Volume 3); A Novel

The School for Widows (Volume 3); A Novel

Jan 1, 2012

Cover of The Two Mentors; A Modern Story

The Two Mentors; A Modern Story

Dec 1, 2011

Cover of The Castle of Otranto and The Old English Baron

The Castle of Otranto and The Old English Baron

Mar 14, 2011

Cover of The Old English Baron. [With a Memoir of the Author by Sir Walter Scott.]

The Old English Baron. [With a Memoir of the Author by Sir Walter Scott.]

Sep 10, 2010

Cover of Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon V1

Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon V1

Sep 10, 2010

Cover of Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon V1 Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon V1

Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon V1 Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon V1

Sep 10, 2010

Cover of Fatherless Fanny or Memoirs of a Little Mendicant and Her Benefactors (1819)

Fatherless Fanny or Memoirs of a Little Mendicant and Her Benefactors (1819)

Aug 30, 2010

Cover of Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon, the Natural Son of Edward, Prince of Wales, Commonly Called the Black Prince

Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon, the Natural Son of Edward, Prince of Wales, Commonly Called the Black Prince

May 29, 2010

Cover of The exiles; or memoirs of the Count de Cronstadt. By Clara Reeve, ... In two volumes. ... Volume 1 of 2

The exiles; or memoirs of the Count de Cronstadt. By Clara Reeve, ... In two volumes. ... Volume 1 of 2

May 29, 2010

Cover of The exiles; or memoirs of the Count de Cronstadt. By Clara Reeve, ... In two volumes. ... Volume 2 of 2

The exiles; or memoirs of the Count de Cronstadt. By Clara Reeve, ... In two volumes. ... Volume 2 of 2

May 28, 2010

Cover of Destination

May 27, 2010

Cover of Plans of Education; With Remarks on the Systems of Other Writers. in a Series of Letters Between Mrs. Darnford and Her Friends. by Clara Reeve.

Plans of Education; With Remarks on the Systems of Other Writers. in a Series of Letters Between Mrs. Darnford and Her Friends. by Clara Reeve.

May 23, 2010

Cover of The Old English Baron a Gothic Story

The Old English Baron a Gothic Story

Apr 1, 2010

Cover of The Phoenix, or the History of Polyarchus and Argenis

The Phoenix, or the History of Polyarchus and Argenis

Apr 1, 2010

Cover of Le Champion de La Vertu, Ou Le Vieux Baron Anglois

Le Champion de La Vertu, Ou Le Vieux Baron Anglois

Mar 22, 2010

Cover of The Phoenix

Feb 4, 2010

Cover of Old English Baron [By C. Reeve]. the Castle of Otranto, by H. Walpole

Old English Baron [By C. Reeve]. the Castle of Otranto, by H. Walpole

Jan 1, 2010

Cover of Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon, the Natural Son of Edward, Prince of Wales, Commonly Called the Black Prince (Volume 2)

Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon, the Natural Son of Edward, Prince of Wales, Commonly Called the Black Prince (Volume 2)

Jan 1, 2010

Cover of The Two Mentors

The Two Mentors