A Sicilian Romance by Ann Ward Radcliffe

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Author Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823
Title A Sicilian Romance
Note Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Jean Lefever. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "A Sicilian Romance" by Ann Ward Radcliffe is a Gothic novel written in the late 18th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a decaying Sicilian castle and revolves around themes of familial intrigue, hidden secrets, and the complex emotions of its characters. Central to the narrative are the beautiful sisters Emilia and Julia, whose lives are influenced by their father's oppressive nature and the looming presence of their stepmother, the voluptuous and manipulative Maria de Vellorno. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the castle of Mazzini, a place filled with memories of past grandeur that now stands in solitude and decay. The atmosphere is charged with mystery as a friar shares tales of the castle's dark history, capturing the narrator's attention. The story shifts focus to the marquis of Mazzini and his two daughters following the death of their mother. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into the sisters' education and the influences of those around them, including the enigmatic figures linked to the mysterious southern division of the castle. Eerily, strange sounds and ghostly lights hint at deeper secrets lodged in the castle's history, setting the stage for unfolding intrigue and emotional entanglements in a world rife with both beauty and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sicily (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject Gothic fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7371
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 14, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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