The Mysteries of Udolpho
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 293,542 words
- Reading time
- 24 h 28 min
- Chapters
- 57
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2002
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This novel follows the life of a young woman living in late sixteenth century France. As a classic work of Gothic fiction, it focuses on themes of inheritance, isolation, and mystery. The language is formal and descriptive, reflecting the literary style of the late eighteenth century. You will encounter long, complex sentences filled with detailed imagery of landscapes and architecture. This book is a demanding read because it uses archaic vocabulary and elaborate sentence structures that require careful attention to follow the narrative.
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Subjects
- Orphans -- Fiction
- Horror tales
- Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
- Gothic fiction
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- Castles -- Fiction
- Italy -- Fiction
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