“A well-informed mind is the best security against the contagion of folly and vice. The vacant mind is ever on the watch for relief, and ready to plunge into error, to escape from the languor of idleness. Store it with ideas, teach it the pleasure of thinking; and the temptations of the world without, will be counteracted by the gratifications derived from the world within.”
Quote by Ann Radcliffe
Work
The Mysteries of Udolfo: A Romance Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry
This book is a romantic novel that incorporates poetic elements, offering readers a blend of narrative and lyrical expression. more
Author
Ann Radcliffe
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. more
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