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654 pages • first pub 1794 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin (Penguin Classics)
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
This richly atmospheric, deliberately paced tale suits readers who relish sinking into brooding, castle-bound suspense where a sensitive heroine’s inner terrors and steadfast love are tested by looming threats, making it ideal for those who savor classic Gothic fiction that prioritizes mood, introspection, and slowly mounting dread over swift action.
Description
With The Mysteries of Udolpho, Ann Radcliffe raised the Gothic romance to a new level and inspired a long line of imitators. Portraying her heroine's inner life, creating a thick atmosphere of fear, and providing a gripping plot that continues to ...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 88%
dark: 65%
adventurous: 52%
emotional: 37%
tense: 34%
reflective: 23%
challenging: 21%
sad: 18%
hopeful: 8%
funny: 7%
inspiring: 3%
lighthearted: 2%
relaxing: 2%
informative: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Murder, Violence, MisogynyMinor
Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity
654 pages • first pub 1794 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin (Penguin Classics)
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
This richly atmospheric, deliberately paced tale suits readers who relish sinking into brooding, castle-bound suspense where a sensitive heroine’s inner terrors and steadfast love are tested by looming threats, making it ideal for those who savor classic Gothic fiction that prioritizes mood, introspection, and slowly mounting dread over swift action.
Description
With The Mysteries of Udolpho, Ann Radcliffe raised the Gothic romance to a new level and inspired a long line of imitators. Portraying her heroine's inner life, creating a thick atmosphere of fear, and providing a gripping plot that continues to ...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 88%
dark: 65%
adventurous: 52%
emotional: 37%
tense: 34%
reflective: 23%
challenging: 21%
sad: 18%
hopeful: 8%
funny: 7%
inspiring: 3%
lighthearted: 2%
relaxing: 2%
informative: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Murder, Violence, MisogynyMinor
Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity