Ann Radcliffe

English Gothic novelist and poet

Ann Radcliffe - Artists & Creatives born 1764
Born

1764
261 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

England

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A key figure in the development of Gothic literature, this author published several influential novels during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Works include 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' and 'The Italian', which explored themes of mystery, terror, and the sublime. The distinctive use of atmospheric settings and intricate plots greatly influenced subsequent writers in the genre. Her writing combined elements of adventure and romance, which laid the groundwork for later literary movements.

Authored 'The Mysteries of Udolpho'

Published 'The Italian'

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