The Romance Of The Forest

""The Romance of the Forest"" is a Gothic novel by Ann Radcliffe, published in 1791. The story follows the adventures of Adeline, a young woman who is forced to flee from her home after her father is falsely accused of a crime. Along the way, she meets a mysterious man named Theodore, who becomes her protector and confidant. Together, they journey through the French countryside, encountering danger and intrigue at every turn. As Adeline tries to uncover the truth about her father's past, she becomes embroiled in a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy her. With its vivid descriptions of the natural world, its suspenseful plot twists, and its themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, ""The Romance of the Forest"" is a classic of Gothic literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.He approached, and perceived the Gothic remains of an abbey: it stood on a kind of rude lawn, overshadowed by high and spreading trees, which seemed coeval with the building, and diffused a romantic gloom around. The greater part of the pile appeared to be sinking into ruins, and that, which had withstood the ravages of time, shewed the remaining features of the fabric more awful in decay. The lofty battlements, thickly enwreathed with ivy, were half demolished, and become the residence of birds of prey. Huge fragments of the eastern tower, which was almost demolished, lay scattered amid the high grass, that waved slowly to the breeze.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.