Question 1

What is The Italian, or, The confessional of the Black Penitents about?

Accepted Answer

"First published in 1797, The Italian is one of the finest examples of Gothic romance. The fast-paced narrative centres on Ann Radcliffe's most brilliant creation, the sinister monk Schedoni, whose past is shrouded in mystery." "From the opening chapters the reader is ushered into a shadowy world, in which crime and religion intermingle. Leagued against Ellena Rosalba and Vincentio di Vivaldi's union are the proud and ambitious Marchese di Vivaldi and her confessor Father Schedoni. Supernatural forces seem at work, but it is to the Holy Inquisition that the ill-omened lovers eventually fall…

Question 2

Who wrote The Italian, or, The confessional of the Black Penitents?

Accepted Answer

The Italian, or, The confessional of the Black Penitents was written by Ann Radcliffe.

Question 3

How many pages is The Italian, or, The confessional of the Black Penitents?

Accepted Answer

The Italian, or, The confessional of the Black Penitents is 432 pages long.

Question 4

When was The Italian, or, The confessional of the Black Penitents published?

Accepted Answer

The Italian, or, The confessional of the Black Penitents was published in 1796.