The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe
A Romance
"The Mysteries of Udolpho" is a classic Gothic novel that follows the journey of its protagonist, Emily St. Aubert. After the death of her parents, Emily is sent to live with her cruel aunt and her husband, Count Montoni, in the isolated and eerie castle of Udolpho. Throughout the story, Emily is subjected to numerous horrors, including the threat of forced marriage, and has to navigate through a series of supernatural occurrences, family secrets and true love. The novel is renowned for its vivid descriptions of the sublime landscape of the Italian Alps.
The 742nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1794
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 672 pages
- Words
- 193,500
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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