The Mysteries of Udolpho

What is the author's style in The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Ward Radcliffe?

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The language of "The Mysteries of Udolpho" tends to be casual and informal for the most part, though there are some instances where the dialogue veers toward the formal, mainly in appropriate situations. The sentences are constructed in a manner that tends to be very detail-oriented and descriptive, especially since most of the novel is written as exposition that describes the scenery and Emily's feelings as opposed to action that would require a more concise style of writing.