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The Mysteries of Udolpho

The Mysteries of Udolpho

by Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823

BookID: 3268

Language:English

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Orphans -- FictionHorror talesInheritance and succession -- FictionYoung women -- Fiction

Description

"The Mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Radcliffe is a Gothic novel published in 1794. Young Emily St. Aubert endures a cascade of misfortunes after her parents' deaths, finding herself trapped in a sinister Italian castle controlled by the menacing Montoni. Surrounded by mysterious terrors, hidden secrets, and supernatural phenomena, Emily must navigate perilous intrigues while separated from her beloved Valancourt. This archetypal Gothic tale weaves romance, suspense, and dark mysteries through remote castles and haunted landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

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