Description: The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe, Jacqueline Howard Emily St Aubert lives with her loving, enlightened parents in exquisitely happy rural isolation. But when she is tragically orphaned, the beautiful young woman is thrown on the mercy of her heartless aunts sinister new husband. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First time in Penguin ClassicsThis was the most popular novel of Radcliffes time and Radcliffes portrayal of her heroines 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 aunts new husband, Montoni. Here she must cope with an unwanted suitor, Montonis threats, and the wild imaginings and terrors which threaten to overwhelm her. Notes Gothic romance with a gripping plot, first published in 1794. Author Biography Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was the leading exponent of Gothic fiction. During her lifetime she published five novels including A Sicilian Romance (1790), The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) and The Italian (1797), as well as a collection of European travel writings. Her novels were immensely popular and much imitated.Jacqueline Howard is Co-ordinator of English and Languages at St. Marys College in Adelaide, South Australia, and author of Reading Gothic Fiction- A Bakhtinian Approach. Details ISBN0140437592 Short Title MYSTERIES OF UDOLPHO Pages 704 Series Penguin Classics Language English ISBN-10 0140437592 ISBN-13 9780140437591 Media Book Year 2001 Subtitle A Romance Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Edited by Jacqueline Howard Tag pengblackclassics Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Classics DOI 10.1604/9780140437591 UK Release Date 2001-04-26 Author Jacqueline Howard Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Publication Date 2001-04-26 Alternative 9780141905402 DEWEY 823.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2001-05-31 AU Release Date 2001-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:531141;
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Book Title: The Mysteries of Udolpho
Item Height: 198mm
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Author: Ann Radcliffe
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Year: 2001
Item Weight: 479g
Number of Pages: 704 Pages
