Literary Diva Presents: Literary Journey! Ann Radcliffe!

Published: Jan. 11, 2011, 10 p.m.

b'Join us as we continue our literary journey with English author and pioneer of the goth novel Ann Radcliffe. She is considered to be the founder of Gothic Literature with her true style. While there were others that preceded her, Ann was the one that legitimized Gothic literature. Ann\'s fiction is characterized by seemingly supernatural events being explained through reason. Throughout her work traditional morals are asserted, women\\u2019s rights are advocated for, as shown throughout her work. \\nHer style is romantic in its vivid descriptions of landscapes, and long traveled scenes; yet the Gothic element is obvious through her use of the supernatural. She influenced many authors in her time and that influence still carries today. Tune in as we journey with the literary diva of "goth lit" Ann Radcliffe. Stay tuned and keep it locked.'