In A Sicilian Romance (1790) Radcliffe began to forge the unique
mixture of the psychology of terror and poetic description that
would make her the great exemplar of the Gothic nove, and the idol
of the Romantics. This early novel explores the cavernous
landscapes and labyrinthine passages of Sicily's castles and
covents to reveal the shameful secrets of its all-powerful
aristocracy. Julia and Emilia Mazzini live secluded in an ancient
mansion near the Straits of Messina. After their father's return to
the island a neglected part of the house is haunted by a series of
mysterious sights and sounds. The origin of these hauntings is only
discovered after a series of breathless pursuits through dreamlike
pastoral landscapes. When revelation finally comes, it forces the
heroines to challenge the united forces of religious and
patriarchal authority. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford
World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature
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commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a
wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions
by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text,
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