The Mysteries of Udolpho

The Mysteries of Udolpho tells of Emily St. Aubert, who suffers, among other misadventures, the death of her mother and father, supernatural terrors in a gloomy castle and machinations of an Italian brigand.

Autori

• Ann Radcliffe

Parametri

• 610 pagine
• 22 ore di lettura

• Gialli
• Gialli / Thriller
• Letteratura romantica
• Narrativa
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set in the late 16th century, the story follows Emily St. Aubert, a young woman facing the death of her parents and the sinister machinations of her guardian, Signor Montoni. As she navigates imprisonment in the eerie castle Udolpho, Emily's romance with Valancourt is thwarted by Montoni's schemes. The novel features classic Gothic elements, including supernatural occurrences and a brooding villain, while also exploring themes of love, loss, and the connection to nature. Rich descriptions of exotic landscapes enhance the atmospheric setting.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

(In brossura)