Ann Radcliffe
English author and pioneer of the Gothic novel (1764–1823)
1764 — 1823
Quick Facts
Profession
English author and pioneer of the Gothic novel (1764–1823)
Born
July 9, 1764
Died
1823 (age ~59)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, novelist
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in HolbornDied in London
1764
Born in Holborn (1764-07-09)
1823
Died in London
About
Ann Radcliffe was an English novelist who pioneered the Gothic novel, and a minor poet. Her fourth and most popular novel, The Mysteries of Udolpho, was published in 1794. She is also remembered for her third novel, The Romance of the Forest (1791) and her fifth novel, The Italian (1797). Her novels combine suspenseful narratives, exotic historical settings, and apparently-supernatural events.
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Who is Ann Radcliffe?+
Ann Radcliffe was an English novelist who pioneered the Gothic novel, and a minor poet. Her fourth and most popular novel, The Mysteries of Udolpho, was published in 1794. She is also remembered for her third novel, The Romance of the Forest (1791) and her fifth novel, The Italian (1797). Her novels
What does the name Ann mean?+
The name Ann means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Ann. Variant of Anna and Anne.". It is of English origin.
When was Ann Radcliffe born?+
Ann Radcliffe was born on July 9, 1764.
When did Ann Radcliffe die?+
Ann Radcliffe died in 1823, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Ann. Variant of Anna and Anne.
The name Ann is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Ann. Variant of Anna and Anne.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Ann — July 9, 1764
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Legend.
— anon
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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