Ann Radcliffe
The Romance of the Forest: Interspersed with some Pieces of Poetry
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About This Book
Published in 1791, The Romance of the Forest is a Gothic novel by Ann Radcliffe (1764–1823). The story follows Adeline, a mysterious young woman abandoned by her father, who takes refuge with the La Motte family in a ruined abbey deep in a French forest. As Adeline explores the abbey, she discovers hidden manuscripts, secret chambers, and evidence of a long-concealed crime that may be connected to her own identity. The Romance of the Forest was Radcliffe's breakthrough success, establishing the formula of the persecuted heroine in an atmospheric setting that would define her subsequent masterworks. The novel is in the public domain.
Publication Details
| First Published | 1791 |
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| Publisher | Johnson Reprint Corp. |
| Pages | 354 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction, Poetry, Gothic, Classics |
| Copyright | Public Domain |
| Open Library | View editions |
| Collection | Munsey's Classic & Rare Books |
