I misteri del castello d'Udolfo, vol. 3

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Radcliffe, Ann, 1764-1823.

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"I misteri del castello d'Udolfo, vol. 3" by Ann Ward Radcliffe is a gothic novel written in the late 18th century. This work delves into themes of intrigue, suspense, and the supernatural, featuring the character Emilia, who finds herself ensnared in a perilous situation within a foreboding castle ruled by the menacing Montoni. The story unfolds in a setting rife with tension, mystery, and emotional turmoil, appealing to those who enjoy atmospheric tales of romantic mystique. The opening of this volume begins in a menacing atmosphere, where tension is palpable as Montoni becomes increasingly authoritarian towards his wife, and rumors of impending danger circulate among the characters, particularly Emilia and her aunt. As suspicions rise, Emilia grapples with her fears and the increasingly ominous observations surrounding her. She learns of a secretive conventiculum among the men in the castle, raising her alarm about their intentions and the threat they pose. The narrative follows Emilia's mounting dread, her desire to protect her aunt, and strange occurrences that suggest more sinister undercurrents at play within the castle, setting the stage for further developments in this dark and suspenseful tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Sormani - Milano)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysteries_of_Udolpho Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_misteri_di_Udolpho

Release date is 2010-09-20