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This was the most popular novel of Radcliffe's time and Radcliffe's portrayal of her heroine's inner life raised the Gothic romance to a new level. The atmosphere of fear and the gripping plot continue to thrill today. This is the story of the orphaned Emily St Aubert who finds herself separated from the man she loves and confined within the Castle of Udolpho by her aunt's new husband, Montoni. Here she must cope with an unwanted suitor, Montoni's threats, and the wild imaginings and terrors which threaten to overwhelm her.

First published in 1797, The Italian, with its archetypal villain Schedoni, its intense romance and its sublime depiction of landscape, is the masterpiece of Gothic fiction.

La autora británica Ann Radcliffe es conocida por su habilidad en mezclar elementos góticos y románticos en sus obras. Su novela 'Adelina o la Abadía en la Selva' no decepcionará a los lectores amantes del género, ya que ofrece una intrigante trama llena de misterios y secretos, en un escenario histórico de gran belleza.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Un roman gothique racontant l'histoire d'Emilie, une noble jeune fille qui doit affronter des événements surnaturels alors qu'elle séjourne dans une vieille abbaye isolée. Le roman est plein de mystère, d'horreur et de drame, un roman qui plaira aux amateurs de suspense et de frayeurs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Un roman gothique classique de la fin du XVIIIe siècle, rempli de mystères, de passions et de peur.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

C'est un roman gothique du 18ème siècle qui suit les aventures de Julia, une jeune femme qui doit surmonter divers obstacles pour défendre son honneur et trouver le bonheur. Le livre explore des thèmes tels que la vertu, la trahison et la vengeance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Romance of the Forest is a classic Gothic novel written by Ann Radcliffe. Set in 17th-century France, the book follows the adventures of Adeline, a virtuous and resourceful heroine who finds herself in perilous situations. With its suspenseful plot, complicated romance, and atmospheric setting, The Romance of the Forest is a must-read for fans of Gothic fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Adeline, the protagonist of Ann Radcliffe's The Romance of the Forest, became a model for later Gothic heroines. Passionate, imaginative, and sensitive, in the course of the novel she travels rapidly through the forests and Gothic ruins of France, pursued by the villain de Montfort and perpetually threatened by what appear to be supernatural events. The publication of The Romance of the Forest in 1791 had a significant impact on Radcliffe's career and on the rise of what would be known as the Gothic novel. The novel was widely praised upon publication and became a measure of quality against which all her future novels were gauged. Along with critical praise, The Romance of the Forest found an enthusiastic general audience and opened the new genre of Gothic Romance to a wider range of readers. The extensive historical appendices provide material on the novel's contemporary reception, the Gothic novel, sensibility and sentiment, and the aesthetics of the sublime and picturesque.

Set in the late 1500s, this historical gothic novel is a tale of horror and psychological terror from Ann Radcliffe, one of the most influential writers of the genre.Emily St. Aubert suffered the loss of her mother early in life and formed a tight bond with her father amidst their grief. Yet, when further tragedy strikes and her father also passes away, she's placed into the care of her aunt. Her new guardian shows Emily little affection, and her marriage to an Italian brigand results in the small family moving to an eerie, crumbling castle. As seemingly supernatural events haunt the young girl's life, she begins to unravel a long string of secrets and schemes.This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. First published in 1794, The Mysteries of Udolpho is Radcliffe's most popular novel and is commonly referred to as the archetypal gothic novel. The captivating tale has influenced many well-known works, and is prominently featured in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey (1817). This volume is not to be missed by fans of horror classics.

This gothic masterpiece is set against the backdrop of scenic Sicily in a hauntingly beautiful castle as young Julia battles to be free from her family's long line of betrayal and secrecy.Follow the misfortunes of the noble House of Mazzini as young Julia fights for autonomy over her own life and navigates the dark secrets hidden in the family castle's walls. Through her masterful storytelling, Anne Radcliffe weaves a tapestry of suspense in a tale of familial betrayal, mysterious twists, and ethereal settings. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. A Sicilian Romance showcases Radcliffe's prowess in the gothic genre, captivating readers with its blend of romance and terror.

A timeless gothic romance of mystery, danger, and suspense. This horror classic examines the tensions between hedonism and honour through Ann Radcliffe's masterfully atmospheric prose.First published in 1791, this captivating novel is set against the background of the isolated French countryside while the shadow of the country's ongoing revolution looms. When virtuous Adeline is forced to seek refuge in the depths of the forest with Monsieur Pierre de la Motte, his wife, and his two servants, the group find themselves hiding in the ruins of an abandoned abbey. Soon, they suspect they might not be alone as storms shroud the sky and entangled tales of forbidden love and law evasion echo through the eerie halls.This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. With its vivid descriptions, atmospheric settings, and compelling characters, The Romance of the Forest exemplifies why Radcliffe remains a prolific influence in the gothic genre.

Sulle sponde della Garonna, nella provincia di Guienna, esisteva nell'anno 1584 il castello di Sant'Aubert: dalle sue finestre scoprivansi i ricchi e fertili paesi della Guienna, che si estendevano lungo il fiume, coronati da boschi, vigne ed oliveti. A mezzodì, la prospettiva era circoscritta dalla massa imponente dei Pirenei, le cui cime, or celate nelle nubi, ora lasciando scorgere bizzarre forme, si mostravano talvolta, nude e selvagge, in mezzo ai vapori turchinicci dell'orizzonte, e talora scoprivano le loro pendici, lungo le quali dondolavano grandi abeti neri, agitati dai venti. Spaventosi precipizi contrastavano colla ridente verzura de' prati e delle selve circostanti, e lo sgua...

Montoni fece invano le più esatte ricerche sulla strana circostanza che lo aveva allarmato, e non avendo potuto scoprir nulla, dovette credere che qualcuno de' suoi fosse l'autore d'una burla così intempestiva. Le sue contese colla moglie, a proposito della cessione, divenendo più frequenti, pensò confinarla nella sua camera, minacciandola a una maggior severità se persisteva nel rifiuto. Se la signora Montoni fosse stata più ragionevole, avrebbe compreso il pericolo d'irritare, con quella lunga resistenza, un uomo come il marito in cui balia ella trovavasi. Non aveva pure obliato di quale importanza fosse per lei la conservazione del possesso de' suoi beni, che l'avrebbero resa indipend...

L'avarizia della zia d'Emilia cedè finalmente alla sua vanità. Qualche splendido pranzo dato dalla Clairval, e l'adulazione generale ond'essa era l'oggetto, aumentarono la premura della Cheron per assicurare una parentela che l'avrebbe tanto illustrata a' propri occhi ed a quelli del mondo. Propose il prossimo matrimonio di Emilia, ed offrì di assicurarne la dote, purchè la Clairval facesse altrettanto pel nipote. Questa ponderò la proposta, e considerando ch'Emilia era la più prossima erede della Cheron, l'accettò senza difficoltà. Emilia ignorava queste disposizioni, quando la zia l'avvertì di prepararsi alle nozze che dovevano aver luogo senza indugio. La fanciulla, sorpresa, non capiv...

Bianca, che intanto trovavasi sola, non vedea l'ora di riveder la nuova amica, per dividere seco lei il piacere dello spettacolo della natura. Non aveva più nessuno cui esprimere l'ammirazione e comunicare le sue idee. Il conte, accortosi del di lei dispiacere, fece ricordare ad Emilia la visita promessa, ma il silenzio prolungato di Valancourt inquietava tanto la fanciulla, che fuggiva la società, ed avrebbe voluto differire il momento di riunirvisi fin quando non fosse calmata la sua ansietà. I Villefort la sollecitarono però così vivamente, che non potendo spiegare il motivo che l'attaccava alla solitudine, temè il suo rifiuto non avesse l'aria del capriccio, ed offendesse quegli amici...

A Sicilian Romance begins when a tourist meets a local monk at the crumbling ruins of the castle Mazzini. The monk invites her to the monastery to view a manuscript that records the mysterious happenings that occurred hundreds of years ago in the once-great castle. The manuscript tells of the plight of two sisters, Julia and Emilia Mazzini, who, after the return of their tyrannical father, witness supernatural phenomena around the castle¿s neglected southern wing.Radcliffe was viewed as the greatest writer of the Gothic literary style by most early 19th century critics and literary historians despite Horace Walpole seemingly ¿inventing¿ the genre in The Castle of Otranto. A Sicilian Romance was first published anonymously in 1790, making it the second of her published works.

" Sur les bords de la Garonne existait en 1584, dans la province de Guyenne, le château de M. Saint-Aubert. De ses fenêtres on découvrait les riches paysages de la Guyenne, qui s'étendaient le long du fleuve, couronnés de bois, de vignes et d'oliviers. Au midi, la perspective était bornée par la masse imposante des Pyrénées, dont les sommets, tantôt cachés dans les nuages, tantôt laissant apercevoir leurs formes bizarres, se montraient quelquefois nus et sauvages au milieu des vapeurs bleuâtres de l'horizon, et quelquefois découvraient leurs pentes, le long desquelles de noirs sapins se balançaient, agités par les vents. D'affreux précipices contrastaient avec la douce verdure des pâturages et des bois qui les avoisinaient; des troupeaux, de simples chaumières reposaient les regards fatigués de l'aspect des abîmes. Au nord et à l'orient s'étendaient à perte de vue les plaines du Languedoc, et l'horizon se confondait au couchant avec les eaux du golfe de Gascogne. M. Saint-Aubert aimait à errer, accompagné de sa femme et de sa fille, sur les bords de la Garonne; il se plaisait à écouter le murmure harmonieux de ses eaux. Il avait connu une autre vie que cette vie simple et champêtre; il avait longtemps vécu dans le tourbillon du grand monde, et le tableau flatteur de l'espèce humaine, que son jeune c¿ur s'était tracé, avait subi les tristesaltérations de l'expérience. Néanmoins la perte de ses illusions n'avait ni ébranlé ses principes ni refroidi sa bienveillance: il avait quitté la multitude avec plus de pitié que de colère, et s'était borné pour toujours aux douces jouissances de la nature, aux plaisirs innocents de l'étude, à l'exercice enfin des vertus domestiques.