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Ann Radcliffe Quotes

English author and pioneer of the Gothic novel (1764–1823)

Ann Radcliffe (9 July 1764 – 7 February 1823) was an English author who wrote gothic novels.

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Birth Name: Ann Ward
Alternative Names: Ann Ward Radcliffe • Anne Radcliffe • Ann Ward, Mrs. Radcliffe • Ann Radcliffe, née Ward • Anne Ward

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But hark! what shriek of death comes in the gale, And in the distant ray what glimmering sail
Bends to the storm?—Now sinks the note of fear!
Ah? wretched mariners!—no more shall day
Unclose his cheering eye to light ye on your way!

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Fate sits on these dark battlements and frowns,
And as the portal opens to receive me,
A voice in hollow murmurs through the courts
Tells of a nameless deed.

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