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Ann Radcliffe, a renowned British author of the 18th century, is hailed as the pioneer of the Gothic novel. Her works, characterized by mystery, terror, and romance, have had a profound impact on literature.

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Famous Ann Radcliffe Quotes

“To a generous mind few circumstances are more afflicting than a discovery of perfidy in those whom we have trusted.”

Mind Circumstances Discovery Disappointment Generous Trusted Perfidy

Book:The romance of the forest, by the authoress of 'A Sicilian romance'.

Source: The romance of the forest, by the authoress of 'A Sicilian romance'.

“To discover depravity in those whom we have loved, is one of the most exquisite tortures to a virtuous mind, and the conviction is often rejected before it is finally admitted.”

Mind Disappointment Conviction Torture Virtuous Rejected Exquisite Depravity

Book:The romance of the forest, by the authoress of 'A Sicilian romance'.

Source: The romance of the forest, by the authoress of 'A Sicilian romance'.

“What are riches - grandeur - health itself, to the luxury of a pure conscience, the health of the soul; - and what the sufferings of poverty, disappointment, despair - to the anguish of an afflicted one!”

Soul Suffering Poverty Integrity Pure Despair Conscience Disappointment Riches Luxury Anguish Grandeur

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Ann Radcliffe (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Ann Radcliffe (Illustrated)

About the Author

Born: July 9, 1764
Died: February 7, 1823
Known for: Author
Quotes: 52

Books & Sources

Delphi Complete Works of Ann Radcliffe (Illustrated)Related source material

The Mysteries of UdolphoRelated source material

The Mysteries of Udolfo: A Romance Interspersed with Some Pieces of PoetryRelated source material

The romance of the forest, by the authoress of 'A Sicilian romance'.Related source material

The Mysteries of Udolpho: Horror and RomanceRelated source material

A Sicilian RomanceRelated source material

The Italian or the Confessional of the Black PenitentsRelated source material

A Sicilian romance, by the authoress of The castles of Athlin and DunbayneRelated source material

Five Gothic Masterpieces: The Mysteries of Udolpho, The Great God Pan, Frankenstein, Carmilla, and DraculaRelated source material

The ItalianRelated source material

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