“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 remotecastles and haunted landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
| Author | Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823 |
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| Title | The Mysteries of Udolpho |
| Credits | Karalee Coleman and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
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Orphans — Fiction |
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Horror tales |
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Inheritance and succession — Fiction |
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Young women — Fiction |
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Gothic fiction |
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Guardian and ward — Fiction |
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Castles — Fiction |
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Italy — Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3268 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
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