The Romance of the Forest, interspersed with some pieces of poetry. by Radcliffe

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Author Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823
Title The Romance of the Forest, interspersed with some pieces of poetry.
Credits Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The British Library.)
Summary "The Romance of the Forest: Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry" by Ann Radcliffe is a Gothic novel written in the early 19th century. It follows the tumultuous journey of Pierre de la Motte, a man fleeing from Paris with his wife and a young girl named Adeline, who they encounter under mysterious circumstances. As they find shelter in a decaying abbey, they become embroiled in themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, set against a backdrop of romantic landscapes and dark secrets. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Pierre de la Motte, who is escaping financial ruin, accompanied by his distressed wife, Madame de la Motte. Their flight into the night leads to their discovery of Adeline, a beautiful young woman in distress, who they decide to protect despite the peril it may bring upon themselves. As they seek refuge at a dilapidated abbey, the atmosphere is charged with tension and foreboding. The intricate dynamics between the characters hint at deeper emotional entanglements and set the stage for unfolding mystery and drama, inviting readers into a world filled with sorrow, beauty, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Gothic fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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