John William PolidoriHorror · Gothic·1795–1821
Ernestus Berchtold : or, The Modern Œdipus
Synopsis
Ernestus Berchtold, a young man haunted by a mysterious past, grapples with a series of tragic events that mirror the ancient Greek myth of Oedipus. As he uncovers dark family secrets and confronts his own identity, he finds himself entangled in a web of incest, murder, and despair. This gothic novel explores themes of fate, guilt, and the destructive power of hidden truths.















