<p>Known as the archetypal Gothic, Radcliffe's 1794 novel follows a young French noblewoman through more than just a spooky castle adventure. In this episode, we explore the influence of the picturesque, female authorship and, of course, the Gothic, in our modern interpretations of this classic story. </p>

Known as the archetypal Gothic, Radcliffe's 1794 novel follows a young French noblewoman through more than just a spooky castle adventure. In this episode, we explore the influence of the picturesque, female authorship and, of course, the Gothic, in our modern interpretations of this classic story.

<p>Known as the archetypal Gothic, Radcliffe's 1794 novel follows a young French noblewoman through more than just a spooky castle adventure. In this episode, we explore the influence of the picturesque, female authorship and, of course, the Gothic, in our modern interpretations of this classic story.&nbsp;</p>

The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe

A literary podcast exploring the content, context, and contemporary relevance of 17th to 19th century literature. We want to try answer the big question: why should we read old books?

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