Radcliffe, Ann
The Italian
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198704430
- author:
- Radcliffe, Ann
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.30(d)
- Genre:
- Books Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Italian, Or, The Confessional of the Black Penitents A Romance A gripping tale of love, betrayal, and abduction, set against the dark backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition. Ann Radcliffe's novel explores the complexities of individual identity, particularly for women, in a culture haunted by history and dominated by institutional power. Radcliffe's masterful storytelling weaves together elements of horror, suspense, and psychological intrigue, creating an unnerving account of life in a culture where rational certainties are absent. This new edition includes Radcliffe's important essay "On the Supernatural in Poetry", offering insight into her approach to the genre. In The Italian, Radcliffe rejects the certainties of the Enlightenment, instead embracing a more ambiguous and unsettling exploration of what it means to be human.
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