Publisher's Synopsis
The Castle Spectre is a Gothic play written by Matthew G. Lewis. The story is set in medieval times and follows the tragic tale of a young woman named Angela, who is imprisoned in a castle by her cruel father, Earl Osmond. Angela is in love with a young knight named Percy, but her father forbids their marriage. In an attempt to escape her father's clutches, Angela enlists the help of a mysterious stranger who promises to help her flee the castle.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the stranger is not what he seems, and that he has a dark and sinister agenda. The play is filled with supernatural elements, including ghosts and apparitions, and explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge.The Castle Spectre was first performed in 1797 and was an instant success. It is considered one of the most important works of Gothic literature and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times. The play is known for its vivid imagery, suspenseful plot, and memorable characters, and remains a popular work of Gothic fiction to this day.F. PHIL. Nonsense! nonsense!--Why, pr'ythee, Alice, do you think that your Lady's ghost would get up at night only to sing Lullaby for your amusement?--Besides, how should a spirit, which is nothing but air, play upon an instrument of material wood and cat gut?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
