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A Sicilian Romance

by Ann Ward Radcliffe
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789376803804
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Double 9 Books
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  • Pages: 158
  • Original Price: USD 16.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 191 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Gothic

A Sicilian romance explores confinement, fear, and emotional resilience within an atmosphere shaped by secrecy and authority. The narrative centers on a young woman struggling against imposed control, where personal freedom clashes with rigid power and inherited expectation. Shadowed interiors, remote landscapes, and unsettling discoveries create a mood of suspense that mirrors inner uncertainty. The story emphasizes how isolation intensifies vulnerability while also awakening moral courage. Romantic longing exists alongside dread, suggesting that hope can persist even in oppressive circumstances. Family loyalty is questioned as hidden truths surface, revealing how silence and domination distort relationships. The work reflects on autonomy, endurance, and the psychological cost of repression. Supernatural suggestion heightens tension without overpowering emotional realism, allowing fear to operate as both atmosphere and symbol. Through gradual revelation and sustained unease, the novel examines how identity is shaped through resistance, portraying liberation not as sudden escape but as a slow assertion of will against confinement and inherited darkness.

Radcliffe, Ann Ward: - Ann Ward Radcliffe was an English novelist and a pioneering figure in Gothic fiction, born on July 9, 1764, in Holborn, London. She gained significant recognition for her work in the Gothic genre, especially in the 1790s. Radcliffe was known for her distinctive approach of explaining seemingly supernatural events with rational or natural explanations, which helped elevate Gothic fiction's status during her time. Her writing was not only influential but also pivotal in shaping the structure of the Gothic novel. She married William Radcliffe in 1787, and the couple remained together until her death. Ann Radcliffe's works, such as The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Italian, are widely regarded as classics of Gothic literature. Her novels are notable for their complex plots, atmospheric settings, and exploration of the interplay between reason and the supernatural. Radcliffe's ability to weave suspense, mystery, and psychological tension made her one of the most prominent authors of the genre. She passed away on February 7, 1823, in Ramsgate, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of literature. Her impact on Gothic fiction and her unique style continue to be appreciated by readers and scholars alike.

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