The Italian

Name: The Italian
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140437546
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By Ann Radcliffe

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The Italian by Ann Radcliffe is a Gothic novel that explores themes of love, mystery, and intrigue. The story is set in Italy and follows the young nobleman Vincentio di Vivaldi as he battles against dark, manipulative forces to be with his beloved Ellena. As they face sinister secrets and navigate a world filled with suspense and secrecy, the novel unfolds with dramatic twists that keep readers captivated.
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You might find this book appealing if you enjoy gothic romance blended with mystery, where intense emotions and suspenseful intrigue intertwine within a richly atmospheric setting. Its dramatic narrative is perfect for those who relish the tension of forbidden love and dark secrets in a vividly depicted historical backdrop.

The Italian

This novel introduces Schedoni, the villainous scheming monk, and tells of the romance between a young Neapolitan nobleman and his lover, a match opposed by his mother, who enlists the help of Schedoni to stop the affair.

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The famous Gothic novel from Ann Radcliffe.

From the first moment Vincentio di Vivaldi, a young nobleman, sets eyes on the veiled figure of Ellena, he is captivated by her enigmatic beauty and grace. But his haughty and manipulative mother is against the match and enlists the help of her confessor to come between them.

Schedoni, previously a leading figure of the Inquisition, is a demonic, scheming monk with no qualms about the task, whether it entails abduction, torture—or even murder.

The Italian secured Ann Radcliffe's position as the leading writer of Gothic romance of the age, for its atmosphere of supernatural and nightmarish horrors, combined with her evocation of sublime landscapes and chilling narrative.

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The Italian by Ann Radcliffe is often praised for its vivid atmospheric descriptions and gripping Gothic elements. Readers appreciate the suspenseful plot and how effectively it weaves themes of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. Some reviews also highlight the novel's intricate character development and the evocative portrayal of 18th-century settings, all contributing to an engaging and immersive reading experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140437546

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Edited by Robert Miles
Introduction by Robert Miles
Notes by Robert Miles
Edited by Robert Miles
Edited by Robert Miles

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 375g

Pages: 544

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Ann Radcliffe Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was the leading exponent of Gothic fiction and, during her lifetime, she published five novels including A Sicilian Romance (1790) and The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) as well as a collection of European travel writings. Her novels were immensely popular and much imitated. Robert Miles teaches English at Sheffield Hallam University. He is the author of Gothic Writing (Routledge) and Ann Radcliffe- The Great Enchantress (Manchester UP).

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