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3.75 *
I understood more after reading Ann Radcliffe. I see I will have to read Twayne's book more so I better understand Radcliffe's novel. I thought it was potboiler. I was so wrong. Gothic writing contains various elements, such as
The Supernatural
Sentiment and Sensibility
The Sublime
The Picturesque
The idea of Sentiment and Sensibility engages me, so I will focus on that as much as possible.
Feeling regarded as Truth.
Emily feels so strongly. She worries, cries, fears. If Feelings are way to Truth ...more
I understood more after reading Ann Radcliffe. I see I will have to read Twayne's book more so I better understand Radcliffe's novel. I thought it was potboiler. I was so wrong. Gothic writing contains various elements, such as
The Supernatural
Sentiment and Sensibility
The Sublime
The Picturesque
The idea of Sentiment and Sensibility engages me, so I will focus on that as much as possible.
Feeling regarded as Truth.
Emily feels so strongly. She worries, cries, fears. If Feelings are way to Truth ...more
4 Stars.
Anne Radcliffe wrote a an innovative novel, pushing the limits of what a novel might include
Insets of poetry and song
Descriptions of castles and countryside
Liberties with geography
Combining elements of the Sentimental, Gothic, Romantic.
In about year's time, Emily has changed from from a child to a woman, •from girl who cringes with fear to a woman who finds solutions
•from a girl who needs assistance to an woman who gives assistance, •from a girl who follows the guidance of others to a ...more
Anne Radcliffe wrote a an innovative novel, pushing the limits of what a novel might include
Insets of poetry and song
Descriptions of castles and countryside
Liberties with geography
Combining elements of the Sentimental, Gothic, Romantic.
In about year's time, Emily has changed from from a child to a woman, •from girl who cringes with fear to a woman who finds solutions
•from a girl who needs assistance to an woman who gives assistance, •from a girl who follows the guidance of others to a ...more
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