Publisher's Synopsis
The Romance of the Forest is a gothic novel written by Ann Radcliffe. It was first published in 1791 and is set in the 17th century. The story follows the journey of Adeline, a young woman who is forced to flee from her home after her father is falsely accused of a crime. She seeks refuge in a mysterious and remote castle, where she encounters a number of strange and dangerous characters. As she tries to unravel the secrets of the castle and its inhabitants, Adeline finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and romance. The novel is known for its atmospheric descriptions of the natural world and its exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and the supernatural. It is considered to be one of the most important works of gothic literature and has been influential in shaping the genre.He approached, and perceived the Gothic remains of an abbey: it stood on a kind of rude lawn, overshadowed by high and spreading trees, which seemed coeval with the building, and diffused a romantic gloom around. The greater part of the pile appeared to be sinking into ruins, and that, which had withstood the ravages of time, shewed the remaining features of the fabric more awful in decay. The lofty battlements, thickly enwreathed with ivy, were half demolished, and become the residence of birds of prey. Huge fragments of the eastern tower, which was almost demolished, lay scattered amid the high grass, that waved slowly to the breeze.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
