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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

“Never will I give my hand where my heart does not accompany it.”

Giving Heart Doe Hands My Heart Accompany

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Ann Radcliffe (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Ann Radcliffe (Illustrated)

“The world ridicules a passion which it seldom feels; its scenes, and its interests, distract the mind, deprave the taste, corrupt the heart, and love cannot exist in a heart that has lost the meek dignity of innocence.”

World Feels Mind Heart Passion Lost Interest Taste Scene Dignity And Love Innocence Ridicule Meek Hearts And Love

Book:The Mysteries of Udolfo: A Romance Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry

Source: The Mysteries of Udolfo: A Romance Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry

“Do you believe your heart to be, indeed, so hardened, that you can look without emotion on the suffering, to which you would condemn me?”

Believe Looks Heart Suffering Emotion Hardened

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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