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Delphi Complete Works of Ann Radcliffe (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Ann Radcliffe (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the author's classic Gothic novels, featuring detailed illustrations that enhance the reading experience. This collection brings together all of Radcliffe's significant works, showcasing her unique style and contribution to the Gothic genre. more

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Ann Radcliffe
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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“Some well-meaning Christians tremble for their salvation, because they have never gone through that valley of tears and of sorrow, which they have been taught to consider as an ordeal that must be passed through before they can arrive at regeneration. To satisfy such minds, it may be observed, that the slightest sorrow for sin is sufficient, if it produce amendment, and that the greatest is insufficient, if it do not.”

“Self-love, in a well-regulated breast, is as the steward of the household, superintending the expenditure, and seeing that benevolence herself should be prudential, in order to be permanent, by providing that the reservoir which feeds should also be fed.”

“The most notorious swindler has not assumed so many names as self-love, nor is so much ashamed of his own. She calls herself patriotism, when at the same time she is rejoicing at just as much calamity to her native country as will introduce herself into power, and expel her rivals.”