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Podcast, 30 mins

Editing The Mysteries of Udolpho

Professor Angela Wright examines Radcliffe's most famous novel, The Mysteries of Udolpho.

Professor Angela Wright is undertaking the mighty task of editing Radcliffe's most popular novel, The Mysteries of Udolpho for publication as part of The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Ann Radcliffe.

In this episode, Professor Wright considers the novel's unique and ground-breaking success, how Udolpho came to shape Radcliffe's reputation, and ultimately makes a case for why this classic Gothic text should be your next read.

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Correct as of content publication - 08/10/2025

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