Isbn: 9780718502027 - mistress of udolpho: the life of ann radcliffe (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is the biography of the Gothic novelist, Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823), author of "The Mysteries of Udolpho", the world's first "best seller". The text clarifies Radcliffe's emergence from a Dissenting Unitarian, rather than a conventional Anglican, background. This places Radcliffe within the circle of other women writers nurtured in radical Dissenting backgrounds (such as Wollstonecraft, Hays, Inchbauld and Barbauld). Radcliffe's childhood and family background are documented and the rumours of her madness and reclusiveness investigated leading to an evaluation of the resons for her probable mental breakdown. The text constitutes a "cultural history" of a writing woman, demonstrating her place within radical culture, literary tradition and aesthetic discourse, and examining her role in the rise of the professional woman writer. Her novels are analyzed mainly in the context of her biography and sources.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: N/A. xiv, 308pp, with a section of monochrome plate illustrations. Laminated, illustrated stiff card covers. 8vo. A little gentle edge wear to card covers, with a previous owner's name neatly inked on the first leaf, else volume is neat. clean, bright and tight. A substantial biography of Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823), the Gothic novelist who wrote The Mysteries of Udolpho, the world's first best-seller. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Very Good. From the Library of John Russell Taylor.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is the biography of the Gothic novelist, Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823), author of The Mysteries of Udolpho, the world's first best seller. The text clarifies Radcliffe's emergence from a Dissenting Unitarian, rather than a conventional Anglican, background. This places Radcliffe within the circle of other women writers nurtured in radical Dissenting backgrounds (such as Wollstonecraft, Hays, Inchbauld and Barbauld). Radcliffe's childhood and family background are documented and the rumours of her madness and reclusiveness investigated leading to an evaluation of the resons for her probable mental breakdown. The text constitutes a cultural history of a writing woman, demonstrating her place.…

Softcover. First Paperback Edition. Octavo, 307 pages; VG; white spine with black, red, and orange lettering; minor shelfwear, pages clean; shelved Lit Crit/Literary Bio. 1362392. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 307 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.